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By Emilie Diane Miller Have you ever thought about quitting smoking, dipping or vaping? If you’re nodding your head, you’re not alone. Many people want to quit but worry it might be too tough. The good news is that giving up tobacco is one of the best things you can do for your health, and […]
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on an issue that affects far too many people across the United States each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in three women and one in four men in the United States has experienced sexual violence in […]
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Before my transformation I had reached my highest weight of 358 pounds. Low self-esteem, abuse and physical challenges contributed to racking up the pounds. I merely existed. I’d get home from work with no energy to do anything, including enjoy time with my grandchildren. My goal My goal now is to enjoy every moment of […]
By Drs. Roger Ridgeway and Jasmine Padgett Spring brings a renewed opportunity to prioritize our physical and mental wellbeing. Recently, Singing River Health System hosted Mental Health Era, an event focused on paving the way for meaningful change in mental health. An esteemed group of experts shared insights on how to cope with grief, […]
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Scrambled. Boiled. Over-easy. Fried. No matter how you serve them, eggs can be a delicious choice for any meal of the day. But what exactly makes an egg so special? Let’s crack the code on egg chemistry and see what makes an egg, well … an egg. SHELL Egg shell is composed mostly of calcium […]
Communication often becomes what I describe as a beautiful, awkward dance in which we try to find the right steps to complement the moves of our partner. I find that sometimes my clearly spoken words are not enough in my caregiving journey with my parents, so as a result, I must shift to other methods. […]
According to the CDC, more than one in seven U.S. adults, or 37 million people, are estimated to have chronic kidney disease. March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness and learn more about these vital organs and how to keep them healthy. Kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering blood and removing […]
