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Mon, 28 May 2012 00:13:55 -0700
With hot temperatures and high humidity expected to make an early appearance in some parts of Pennsylvania this Memorial Day weekend, the Departments of Health and Aging are urging everyone to take simple steps to prevent serious heat-related illness or even death.
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Workshops exploring aging, alcohol intake

Mon, 28 May 2012 14:42:16 -0700
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AGING AMERICA: New invasive procedure tested to tame high blood pressure when drugs don't work

Mon, 28 May 2012 15:34:13 -0700
WASHINGTON - "Maxed out on the medications," is how Bill Ezzell describes his struggle with blood pressure. It's dangerously high even though the North Carolina man swallows six different drugs a day.
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