The leading cause of death for women in the United States is heart disease, gynecologist Dr. Nabil Aboukhair said Wednesday during the Pinkbag Lunch and Women’s Health Forum.
The Cleburne Civic Center was full to capacity for the event, which was sponsored by Harris Methodist Walls Regional Hospital. More than 300 people attended the lunch and heard Aboukhair and family practice physician Dr. Mike White speak about women’s health.
Aboukhair discussed the effects of hormone replacement therapy on heart health, osteoporosis, cancer and overall well-being.
“Hormones are not for everybody,” Aboukhair said. “But hormone therapy offers more benefits than harm.”
White spoke about anxiety and depression, which are twice as common in women than in men, he said. Among the many possible causes of depression are hormone imbalance, abuse and postpartum depression.
“Fortunately, depression is a treatable thing,” White said. He reviewed a list of drugs prescribed for the treatment of depression and discussed the benefits and possible side effects of each drug.
Organizers said they were happy with the event, which brought out similar numbers in 2007.
“I think it was a great turnout,” organizer Sundi Forsythe said. “The speakers did a great job. I’m just really appreciative that everyone took the time out of their busy schedules to come out and do this.”
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May/June 2012 Community Life magazine
The May/June 2012 edition of Community Life magazine is available for online viewing. Click here to view.
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Primary election today
Because of redistricting as required by the 2010 Census, Johnson County experienced some changes effective Jan. 1, said Patty Bourgeois, Johnson County Elections administrator. Primary election day hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must vote at their precinct location. For information visit the Johnson County Election Office’s website at www.JohnsonCountyElections.com or call 817-556-6197.
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Officials, residents remember those who gave it all
A robust breeze alleviated the heat somewhat Monday morning at Cleburne Memorial Cemetery, but also played pandemonium with the setting up of a memorial table for POW and MIA veterans. Wind tipped a vase holding a single rose shattering it on the pavement. A hastily retrieved replacement held out but at one point toppled causing water to spill inches shy of the public announcement speaker.
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A mother’s love, one day at a time
To everyone else, it was a regular Thursday. It was almost the weekend, almost summer break, time for vacation or time with family.
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Candidates vie for Pct. 2, 3 seats
County voters will weigh in on three Johnson County Commissioners Court seats up for election on Tuesday. In addition to the five-candidate Precinct 1 race, voters living in precincts 2 and 3 will also vote for the commissioner of their choice.
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Primary could decide constables
Ten candidates, all Republican, compete in their four respective precincts in the May 29 primary. With no Democratic opponents to face in November’s general election, the primary should decide the winner of all but one possible race.
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Voters urged to check for possible precinct changes
Because of redistricting as required by the 2010 Census, Johnson County experienced some changes effective Jan. 1, said Patty Bourgeois, Johnson County Elections administrator.
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Early voting numbers well short of ’08
Early voting turnout in Johnson County’s Democratic and Republican primaries totaled 3,914 as of Friday morning. That total includes 309 votes in the Democratic Primary and 3,605 in the Republican Primary.
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Yellow Jackets headed to finals
GRAHAM — The Wichita Falls Rider pitching staff swam with sharks for most of five innings Friday, avoiding all but a few love taps and playful nips from Cleburne batters.
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Changes at Splash Station
Splash Station officially opens for the summer season this weekend, and those who frequented the park in years past may notice some modifications.
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