We all know that regular physical activity is important for our health. But as we age, it gets more and more difficult to stay active and do the things we love. Many seniors become inactive due to illness, disease or […]
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Name:John D. Bennett, D.P.M., FACFAS Title:Podiatrist/Professor Clinic:Foot and Ankle Undergraduate School:University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Medical School:Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, Ohio Residency:Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, Baltimore, MarylandDes Moines General Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa Residency:Board certification from the American Board
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One-third of American adults have a dangerous condition that is so hard to detect that 20 percent of those who have it don’t even know it. Known as the “silent killer,” hypertension causes the heart to work harder than it
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Name:Kevin Smith, D.P.M., M.S., FACFAS Title:Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Clinic:Foot and Ankle Undergraduate School:University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa Graduate School:Drake University, Des Moines, IowaUniversity of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Medical School:Des Moines
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“I’ve fallen…and I can’t get up!” You might remember that famous line from a campy 1990s TV commercial. But it’s more than just a memorable catchphrase; it represents a serious health problem for older adults. Falls are the leading cause
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Children who are allowed to spend a lot of time watching TV and playing video games are more likely to gain weight, do poorly in school and get less sleep than they need. The power to prevent those problems may lie in their parents’ willingness to limit
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Name: Jolene Givant, M.P.A.S., PA-C Title: Physician Assistant/Assistant Professor Clinic: Family Medicine Clinic Undergraduate School: Mercy School of Nursing, Des Moines, Iowa Grand View University, Des Moines, Iowa Medical School: Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa What Attracted Me to Medicine:
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Name:Robert M. Yoho, D.P.M., M.S., FACFAS Title:Professor and Dean, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Clinic:Foot and Ankle Undergraduate School:Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania Medical School:Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, Ohio Residency:Riverside Hospital, Toledo, Ohio Additional
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Name:Michelle Brown, M.S.P.T. Title:Physical Therapist/Instructor Clinic:Physical Therapy Clinic Undergraduate School:Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Medical School:Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa What Attracted Me to Physical Therapy:I began my academic career studying chemical engineering, but I found it just wasn’t
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