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Discovery Series Archive

Understanding a Woman's Heart
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Heart disease affects both men and women almost equally; however, women are uniquely different and often experience symptoms of heart disease differently than men.

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A Healthy Dose of Laughter with Gina Barreca, Ph.D.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
A best-selling author, humorist, and professor of English and feminist theory at UConn, Gina explores a variety of subjects such as aging, beauty, the “glass ceiling” and more from her new book, “It’s Not That I’m Bitter…”

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Exploring Common Blood Disorders
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Blood disorders can have a great effect on your health. By understanding the signs and symptoms of common blood disorders, you can protect your health.

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Do You Have "Boomeritis"?
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January 30, 2009
Baby boomers, beware. Are you experiencing aches, pains or injuries in your shoulder, elbows, or hands?

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A Lifetime of Memories
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November 6, 2008
When memory loss significantly interferes with daily life, a memory disorder may be present. Learn about what’s normal and what’s not, assessing memory loss, advances in the treatment of memory disorders.

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At the Heart of Prevention
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October 14, 2008
Learn what you can do to lower your risk of heart disease.

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Maintaining an Active Lifestyle
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September 18, 2008
Learn about new advances in joint preservation and total joint replacement.

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A Winning Smile
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May 6, 2008
Learn about teeth whitening and today's latest advances in dental implants.

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Knees in Motion
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January 29, 2008
Learn more about cartilage and ligament injuries, and osteoarthritis of the knee.

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Oh My Aching Back!
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November 1, 2007
Learn more about the management of low back pain, lumbar spine surgery and the surgical treatment of cervical spine disease.

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Power Up on Prostate Health
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September 11, 2007
Learn about the nine conditions of the prostate, prevention, detection and treatment of prostate cancer, and TomoTherapy® a new revolutionary cancer therapy.

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Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery
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January 18, 2007
Dr. Jay Lieberman, a nationally recognized joint replacement surgeon, explains new advances in care.

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