SVHC Weekly Health Update: July 21

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July 21, 2023

4 Strategies for Easing Anxiety Without Medication

Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States. No matter how it makes its presence known—from all-out panic attacks to an ever-present feeling of worry or dread—anxiety has the potential to negatively impact your life on many fronts. Kim Fodor, MD, provides four strategies to alleviate symptoms of anxiety without the use of medication.
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Why You Shouldn't Wait to Get a Shingles Vaccine
From unbearable pain to heart disease, the list of reasons to get a vaccine keeps growing. If you are over the age of 50 and have not had the shingles vaccine, here are 5 reasons why you shouldn't wait any longer.
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Calling All Expecting Parents

Sign up now for a new one-day childbirth education class. Read More

Timing is Everything

Failing to take medication as prescribed can have serious consequences. ??Read More

A Healthy Twist

Spice up your everyday meals with these tips for eating healthier. Read More
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SVMC Wellness Connection: May 10

May 10, 2024

What To Do When Food Allergies Strike
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Every 10 seconds, someone is rushed to the emergency department because of an allergic reaction to something they ate. May 12 - 18 is Food Allergy Awareness Week, a great time to learn how to recognize the symptoms and why the right response is critical. 
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Don't Let Your Bladder Hold You Back

We’ve all experienced the panic that ensues when you wait too long to go to the bathroom. But for more than 15% of men and 45% of women in the U.S., that feeling of panic and immediate need to pee is a part of daily life. Anthony Donaldson, MD, a board-certified urologist at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, provides tips on how you can regain control of your bladder and your life.
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Hearing Loss in Little Ones is a Big Deal

From the moment they are born, children start to develop language. But for children with untreated hearing loss, their ability to learn language and produce clear speech can lead to developmental challenges. Read More.

Dementia: Recognizing Early Signs

At a time when almost 10% of U.S. adults aged 65 and older have dementia, it’s important to be able to differentiate normal signs of aging from early signs of the disease. Read more.
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