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Intuitive Eating
By Julie Alvira, MD, MBA Eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full. Can you do that? It’s hard. But, like everything, it’s a skill that can be learned. Of course, it’s easier to […]
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Alpha Orthopedics & Sports Medicine’s Brian L. Hambrick realizes a lifelong dream.
By Sondra Barr As Alpha Orthopedics & Sports Medicine continues its legacy caring for the orthopedic needs of our community with three convenient full-service locations, it’s the Sherman clinic that holds an extra special place […]
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Three Ways to Maximize your Kitchen Storage Space
Maximize your kitchen storage space for optimal use. By Amber Carfield One of the hardest parts about integrating into a new kitchen is learning how to maximize the storage space. The litany of pots, pans, cutting […]
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UV Exposure and Eye Health
During the summer months, we are subject to increased risk of UV (ultra-violet) and visible blue light exposure on the health of our eyes. Especially if you’re at higher altitudes, there is less atmosphere to […]
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Home Care and Telemonitoring––Partners in Health
Telemonitoring allows physicians and nurses to closely monitor patients’ medical conditions while they are in the comfort of their own homes. Three years ago, Connie Mead was in so much pain and respiratory distress that […]
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What You Should Know About Andropause (Male Menopause)
Andropause linked to hormone deficiencies. Most everyone is familiar with the term menopause, which refers to the end of a woman’s reproductive years. What some people don’t know is that men also go through a […]
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1 in 4 Adults Can’t Swim!
Swimming poses problem for 1 out of 4 adults! According to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, 25% of adults in this country can’t swim. Furthermore, another 20–25% are fearful and/or unsafe in deep […]
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Your Investment Adviser’s Dirty Secret
Investing your retirement savings is easy. You can do it yourself. All you need to be successful are a few broad market stock and bond index funds and you’re done. This simple and extremely low-cost […]
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Sherman Senior Center: A Place for You
If you’re looking for something fun to do, then the Sherman Senior Activity Center is the place for you. By Deena Lowry Murray Originally from Nottingham, England, 92-year-old Julia has been coming to the Sherman […]
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Understanding Hearing Loss
One in five Americans experiences hearing loss. Courtesy Hearing Services of McKinneyCassandra Wilson, Au.D.Doctor of Audiology, Owner Hearing Facts Let’s start with some facts (NIDCD, 2013): one in five Americans 12 and older experiences hearing […]