Kathy Hubbard
November 21, 2012
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Glaucoma stealthily steals eyesight
It’s said that half of the people with glaucoma don’t know they have it. I assume that someone has a very accurate crystal ball, or it’s an educated guess. But, what’s for sure is that over three million Americans have been diagnosed with the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. If you’re curious, cataracts take number one.
It's National Immunization Awareness Month: Let’s talk about vaccination safety
Many people are reluctant to be or to allow their children to be vaccinated. These folks have a multitude of reasons for their beliefs, and I refuse to dispute their decisions. However, if the fear is centered around the safety of immunizations, I’m here today to make you aware of the safeguards that are required by law to ensure the vaccines we receive are safe.
Perimenopause symptoms are not as funny as the jokes
There are a multitude of jokes made about women going through menopause. Most are centered around symptoms, more often than not, about hot flashes, and most of them aren’t amusing, particularly to the women going through the process.
Muscle spasms may be due to focal dystonia
I first heard about focal dystonia while reading the biography of music composer Robert Schumann. He was an interesting character, not because he suffered from this neurological disorder, but because there are many stories about his wife’s relationship with the composer Johannes Brahms and I was itching for a good love story.
Exercise pain can hurt
Whether it was caused by a vigorous late summer hike, getting the yard ready for fall or changing your workout in anticipation of ski season you’ve now found yourself with aching and burning muscles. Major ouch.
Testicular cancer causes and symptoms
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer affecting people assigned male at birth aged 15 to 35
Hospitals and healthcare workers support and connect to the community
If you would like to participate in this assessment, it's just a simple survey that you can find at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BGHCHNA22 or by visiting bonnergeneral.org
Time to clean out the medicine cabinet
Drop off unused, prescription drugs at Sandpoint Community Hall on Saturday, April 30
STD cases climb in U.S.
STDs have serious health consequences
First signs of Parkinson's disease often ignored
Parkinson's Foundation has identified ten warning signs
Heart disease can also affect little hearts
When we talk about heart disease and do it a lot in February, we often talk about adults. Today we're going to talk about children.
That dry, itchy skin possible sign of psoriasis
Each August, the National Psoriasis Foundation sponsors Psoriasis Awareness Month.
Thoughts of gratitude for our local hospital
I’ve been grateful for Bonner General often and have often written about how lucky I think we are.
Hospice puts emphasis on life - not on death
“Inspiring,” Tricia Gardner, Bonner Community Hospice bereavement and volunteer coordinator said. “I use that word a lot.”