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July 9, 2012
Boomers get boo-boos: How do you know when it's time to get medical attention?
Even among the fittest baby boomers, aging bodies are more prone to minor damage that can turn serious if ignored.
By LINDSEY TANNER
AP Medical Writer
Image courtesy of iStockPhoto
knowing when it’s OK to self-treat pays off in the long run, in dollars and in health.
CHICAGO — It happened to nurse Jane Byron years after an in-line skating fall, business owner Haralee Weintraub while doing “men's” push-ups, and avid cyclist Gene Wilberg while lifting a heavy box.
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