Recent Blogs at AdventHealth South Overland Park
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Health Care
Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacements and the Role of Robotic Surgery
Estimated read time: 2 minutesIf you need a knee replacement, chances are osteoarthritis may be the culprit. Known as “wear and tear” arthritis, osteoarthritis is one of the most common reasons for knee pain and often requires a...
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Health Care
Lung Cancer May Be Greater Threat to Women than Breast Cancer
Estimated read time: 2 minutesWhen it comes to women’s concerns about cancer, breast cancer often tops the list. However, a study in the journal Cancer Research found that lung cancer may be a greater risk for many women worldwide...
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Health Care
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Decrease Risk of Cognitive Decline
Estimated read time: 2 minutesA new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that consuming higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a larger hippocampal volume (learning and memory) and better abstract...
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Health Care
4 Questions To Ask Your Primary Care Provider at Your Next Visit
Estimated read time: 3 minutesMaybe you’ve gone to an appointment and your doctor asks if you have any questions — and your mind goes blank. Or perhaps you always remember that one thing you wanted to ask as you pull out of the...
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Health Care
Using Sound to See: Ultrasounds Are Fast, Painless
Estimated read time: 4 minutesIf an ultrasound is in the cards for you or a loved one, curiosity about what's going to happen is only natural.