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May 27, 2014
Uncle John always thought that if he had a stroke, it would probably kill him. “We all have to go sometime from something” was his motto. What Uncle John did not think about was that a stroke might...
May 20, 2014
It’s a quirky thing. It has been my experience that when people learn they have high cholesterol, they will usually accept the diagnosis and attempt to lower it with diet, medication, exercise or a...
May 13, 2014
Most people have heard of the disease, diabetes. But have you heard of pre-diabetes, or perhaps been told you have pre-diabetes? Or have you ever wondered if you are at-risk for this disease? This...
May 06, 2014
The first symptoms may be barely noticeable. Perhaps you are a little thirsty. Perhaps you have to urinate more often. Perhaps you seem hungry more often, even shortly after eating. Maybe you lost...
April 29, 2014
The immune system is a fascinating, remarkable complex of components that work in your body 24/7 to protect you from disease. Although there are times when it does not work 100% effectively (you get...
April 22, 2014
…and what will follow? Dateline: March 6, nighttime low temperature 12 degrees; daytime barely making it over freezing. Yet, during the night, an army of tiny ants descends upon a dropped bit of last...
April 15, 2014
Buds, blooms and a burst into spring foliage can happen almost overnight during this time of the year. While this change brings great relief from the cold winter days, for many people, the spring...
April 08, 2014
There are many organizations that provide services to those in need of some form of assistance. These organizations count on the power of volunteers to achieve their mission. These organizations and...
April 01, 2014
The week of April 7-13, 2014 is National Public Health Week. The theme this year is “Public Health: Start Here.” The daily themes associated with the slogan are: Be Healthy from the Start; Don’t...
March 18, 2014
Most of us think of our home as a healthy and safe place. However, there are scientific studies that demonstrate that small, perhaps unnoticeable issues can create health problems down the road....
