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Finding Your Way Through Grief
By Rick Allen Grief is one of life’s most personal journeys. No two paths look the same, yet almost everyone will walk it at some point. It is born from love, from the deep connections […]
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Macular Degeneration Explained: Protecting Your Sight as You Age
By MATTHEW K. ADAMS, MD, MBA Macular degeneration, often referred to as AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration), is a progressive eye disease that affects the macula, a small but crucial part of your retina responsible for […]
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Stay Ahead with Preventative Screenings
By ALEXANDER HILL It can be easy to overlook the importance of routine health checkups. Yet, these regular visits to your healthcare provider are more than just a formality—they are a proactive approach to maintaining […]
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Your Immune System: Supporting Your Body’s Natural Defenses
By LIANG MEI CHEN Winter is upon us, bringing with it the familiar sights and sounds of the season; it’s a timely reminder to pay attention to our health. The changing weather often ushers in […]
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Grace Over Gravy: How to Politely Change the Subject During Holiday Gatherings
By SAMUEL ROGERS, SR. The holidays are a season of reunion, of clinking glasses and sharing meals with the people who have known us the longest. For many of us, this means sitting down with […]
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Hearing Aid Myths That Hold You Back
Courtesy HEARING SERVICES OF McKINNEY As an audiologist, I’ve heard every excuse under the sun for avoiding hearing aids. “They’re ugly.” “They won’t help.” “I can’t afford batteries.” These aren’t just old wives’ tales—they’re myths […]
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Passing the Torch: Finding Joy in Being the Guest Instead of the Host
By JESS GRAY For many families, the holidays are woven with traditions that repeat year after year. The one who makes the turkey, who sets the table with the good china, who pulls out the […]
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Life After the Bell
By Christopher Evans There’s a moment many patients look forward to during treatment—the ringing of the bell. It signals the end of chemotherapy or radiation, and the beginning of something new. Friends cheer, nurses smile, […]
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Seeds of Change :The Promise and Perils of GMOs
By GEORGE YULANI When it comes to food, there are few topics that generate as much curiosity as GMOs. Some call GMOs the future of farming, while others worry about what they mean for our […]
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Choosing the Right Attorney
By Craig Watson Our story begins with Paul, a 78-year-old divorced man who passed away in late 2013. He had two children: a son named Rip and a daughter named Kelly. Paul told Kelly that […]