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Back to school vaccines
Before your child can sit down in class for the new school year, they have to receive their back-to-school vaccine. Dr. Flor Guerengomba explained ages four and up are eligible to get their shots, children and it’s important for all ages to get up to date with their...
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Time is everything when you’re having a heart attack
Medwatch-Heart attacks from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. When you’re having a heart attack, time is muscle. The faster you get treated, the better chance you have of survival and recovery.
Smoking increases risk for heart disease
Smoking from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Smoking is a topic that we've already heard a lot about this heart month. And doctor after doctor will say the same thing, if you want to prevent heart disease you have to quit smoking. It's an addiction that kills half a million...
Peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Peripheral arterial disease, or pad is a potentially deadly, yet very common condition. PAD can be a warning sign of a stroke, heart attack or other very serious problems. But PAD is treatable and all it takes...
Sleep keeps you healthy
The importance of sleep from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Sleep is something we all need in order to keep our hearts, our minds and our bodies healthy. We are a nation on the go. Go to work, go to school, to the store... Pick up the kids... Go. Go. Go. It's become a 24-7...
CPR
CPR from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Cardio pulmonary resuscitation, or CPR is a lifesaving technique that everyone should know. For those who aren't trained or prepared to give it, newer guidelines from the American Heart Association make the technique easier for...
Dangers of e-cigarettes
Dangers of e-cigarettes from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. If you were once a cigarette smoker but switched to e-cigarettes thinking they were better for you, they may be doing just as much harm to your body as regular cigarettes.
Modifying your Lifestyle
Modifying your lifestyle to reduce heart disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. We know that heart disease is the number one killer...and it's still on the rise in men and women. It turns out, people aren't modifying their lifestyles to reduce their risks...this is a...