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Osteoarthritis itself is not life threatening, buta person'squality of life can significantly deteriorate from pain and loss of mobility. The negative effects on activities and physical and mental health are significant regardless of age, educational level, or gender. Only heart disease has a greater impact on work. Five percent of those who leave the work force do so because of osteoarthritis. Unless alleviated by medication or corrected by surgery, advanced osteoarthritis can force th...

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Expert & Community Posts

CPR: Easier, Faster Than Ever

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

Recent reports have suggested that CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, which is adminstered to... Read more »

Do Your Part - Recognize the Signs of Heart Attack

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...volunteers. They are eager to teach people first aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and... Read more »

What Do YOU Disclose? Cancer Survivors in the Workplace

By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...plastic dummies. Our school thinks we should know CPR, so there I was pressing away on a... Read more »

Let's Take the Anxiety out of Seeking Therapy!

By Jennifer L. Fee, Psy.D. Psychologist , Health Expert

...in this area). Christian Psychology Resources (CPR): For those who are specifically looking... Read more »

CPR and Automatic External Defibrillators: Everyday Lifesavers

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...was working on a blog a couple of weeks ago about CPR. I was just about done with it and when it... Read more »

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Health Guide

Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs

...cardiopulmonary arrest (no breathing or pulse), call 9-1-1 and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.How does the doctor know if I've had a heart attack? The actual diagnosis of... Read more »

Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part I: Symptoms

...stopped beating, call 911 or your local emergency number. Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. CPR will supply oxygen to parts of the body until the ambulance arrives. It is... Read more »

Legal and Financial Planning for Caregivers

...of life support measures, such as hydration, artificial nutrition or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Living will – Similar to a durable power of attorney for health care, this document... Read more »

Screen for Heart Disease

...costly cardiac programs. All health clubs must have staff trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the guidelines state, as well as written emergency procedures that are practiced... Read more »

Depression Issues: What are the symptoms of depression?

...diagnosis of any of the types of depression. Depression disorders may go unrecognized and be viewed as work, school, or interpersonal problems. Read more »

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