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Avoiding Abdominal Aneurysms
In the U.S., around 200,000 people are annually diagnosed with abdominal aneurysms, better known as the silent killer. An aneurysm is a blood-filled inflation of a blood vessel caused by the weakening of the vessel’s wall. Aneurysms develop because of the general wear...
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Smart foods
Smart foods from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Eating well is good for your mental as well as your physical health. The bad news; as we age our brains can become less sharp. The good news; we can improve our chances of maintaining a healthy brain by adding "smart" foods...
Oral, head and neck cancer
Oral, head and neck cancer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. A simple screening to help detect the cancers early is being offered in Southwest Oklahoma. This will be the third year the screenings are being offered at the Cancer Center of Southwest Oklahoma. The screening...
Spring Allergies
Spring allergies from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Spring has sprung. While many will enjoy the warmer temperatures, others will be battling spring allergies. While you may be enjoying the beautiful spring view, millions of Americans are in misery with watery itchy eyes,...
Work stress
Work stress from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Jobs and careers are an important part of most people's lives. Along with providing a source of income, jobs help us fulfill our personal goals, build our networks and serve our communities, however, jobs can also be a major...
Colorful eating
Colorful eating from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Colorful fruits and vegetables are an essential source of nutrients for children. Because fruits and vegetables get their color from naturally occurring micronutrients, eating a variety of colors helps kids get what they...
Pregnancy cravings
Pregnancy cravings from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. If you're pregnant, it may seem like everyone has advice to share about what you can and cannot do while you're expecting...especially when it comes to what you eat. So many people often think being pregnant means no...
Kick Butts Day
Kick Butts Day from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. National Kick Butts Day is celebrated every March. It was started by the campaign for tobacco free kids. On this day kids in communities across the nation stand up, speak out and seize control against the tobacco industry...