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Hypothermia Is Dangerous to Young and Old Alike

November 16, 2008 Contributor
As the cold weather settles in and Oswego County residents get ready for winter, the Oswego County Health Department reminds people to be aware of the dangers of hypothermia.
Hypothermia is a serious condition in which the body gets cold and loses heat faster than it can be regenerated. It usually occurs when a person is exposed to cold or cool air, water, wind or rain for a long period of time.

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Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Important to Patient and Families

November 10, 2008 Contributor
</p> <p>Assemblyman Will Barclay (R-Pulaski)</p>

10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s in their lifetime.  It is estimated that the direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias to Medicare, Medicaid and businesses amount to more than $148 billion each year.

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