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Estrogen Dominance
By Emigene Brown, PharmD Candidate Growing up as the youngest of four girls, there was no shortage of emotional ups and downs in our household. As a child, I grew accustom to the jokes and […]
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When to See a Hand Specialist
By Timothy B. Larson, M.D. From the moment we reach for the alarm clock in the morning to the time we switch off the last light for the day, our hands are in motion. As […]
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What’s In a Name
By Michelle Wallace When I was a little girl, two tornados swept through our town. What began as a nice sunny day quickly turned, as ominous black clouds formed on the horizon. My mom was […]
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Keeping Joints Healthy and Happy: The Key to Staying Active
By Dr. Cori Grantham As the life expectancy and retirement age continues to increase in the United States, people are now living longer and demanding to be more physically active much later in life. The […]
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Energy Blast or Bust…
By Cindy Harrison-Staub, M.S. Not too long ago, I got a basket full of goodies from someone who probably thought I would appreciate these convenient products, since I am a degreed nutritionist and fitness specialist. […]
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Flu Prevention in Seniors
Courtesy Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted Living Residence Flu season is underway and prevention is important, especially for seniors who are at increased risk of complications from the virus. Flu season typically runs from October through […]
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Dying Ain’t What It Used to Be
By Ron VanBuskirk, MD An article I read recently stated, “dying isn’t what it used to be.” From a physician’s perspective, I can tell you that it certainly is not. Americans have seen a dramatic […]
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Simple Ways to Manage Your Stress
By Julie Alvira, MD Robert Urich once said, “A healthy outside starts from the inside.” We all know that at some point or another, stress is going to visit. Crazy work hours, brutal schedules, family, […]
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Regain Access to Your Home
By Cindy Boykin, Courtesy Plano Profile Home is a common topic for writers and poets, but Gaston Bachelard, author of The Poetics of Space, has a unique take on the subject. “If I were asked to […]
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The Ear Bone’s Connected to the…?
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D. Do you remember the song called “Dem Bones” from childhood? We often think of the ear as being unrelated to the rest of the body; however, the Better Hearing Institute suggests […]