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Who Needs a Hug?
By Becky LaSalle Studies show that when we hug, we feel less lonely. Hugs lower our heart rate, blood pressure, and the levels of the harmful stress hormone cortisol. After the loss of a loved […]
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How Can Quality Be Determined in a Nutritional Supplement?
By Christina Reiter, BSN, CCN To answer this question, it’s important to know that nutritional supplements are processed in the body as nourishment or food, just like a bag of potato chips or a can […]
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Are You Suffering From a Neuroma?
By Reza Mobarak, DPM, FAFAS Are you complaining of pain in the balls of your feet? Do you have shooting pains, burning, numbness, or all of the above? Well, if you do, you might be […]
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Flu Season Tips
By Michael Sanders Fall is upon us and so is the flu season. There are steps to take to protect ourselves now against the swine flu or also called the second wave of the H1N1 […]
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What You Need to Know About Sciatica
By Katharine Leppard, MD The word sciatica can be a confusing term that means different things to different people. Pain that radiates from the lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back […]
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Cervical Spondylosis
By D. James Sceats, MD Cervical spondylosis is the process of age related degeneration of the neck bones. As the spine ages, the cartilage on the end of the vertebrae wear out and shrink, causing […]
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What You Need to Know About Ankle Arthritis
By Brad D. Dresher, MD As an orthopedic surgeon, I frequently encounter seniors who enjoy daily walks, runs or hikes. An unfortunate outcome for a lifetime of activity is the development of arthritis. The most […]
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Leading-Edge Technology Revolutionizes Cataract Surgery and Lowered Costs
By Key-Whitman Eye Center If you have previously looked into cataract surgery, but were put off by the expense, inconvenience and annoyance of the multiple drops needed post-surgery, now is a great time to revisit […]
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Is Flu Prevention Possible?
By Dr. Ron Babecoff The mantra, “get your flu shot” is almost as common as “eat right and exercise regularly,” and it gets louder with winter fast approaching. Senior citizens in the U.S. are reminded […]
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Choose the “Best” in Rehabilitation at TMC
Courtesy Texoma Medical Center When you seek rehabilitative services for an illness, injury, trauma or surgery, reputation is a deciding factor. Texoma residents do not have to go far to find a quality facility. The […]