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By Dr. Arianna Mohiuddin Hypothyroidism is a common, but frequently untreated, thyroid condition. Singing River endocrinologist Dr. Arianna Mohiuddin explains the condition and how it is treated. WHAT IS HYPOTHYROIDISM? Hypothyroidism also is referred to as underactive thyroid, and it is a condition where your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. These hormones […]
Working out isn’t just about staying fit, but also about relieving stress and feeling great mentally and physically. While there may some stigma about working out while pregnant, there is nothing to worry about if you are doing it safely. Gentle routines like prenatal yoga, Pilates and pelvic floor and abdominal exercises can help improve […]
Genetic testing has many clinical uses. With regard to cancer, it looks for certain changes (mutations) in a person’s genes that might increase his or her risk of developing certain cancers. Genetic testing can be offered to individuals with a strong family history or personal history of cancer. If a genetic mutation is found, this […]
By Ginger Christian February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and this year’s theme from the American Dental Association is “Healthy Habits for Healthy Smiles!” This annual observance reminds families of the importance of good oral health, specifically for children. Establishing healthy attitudes toward dental care and routines is as important as any other life […]
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If we want to tell others that we love them, we think of words or actions, depending on our love language and theirs, that will shine brightly. So why can it be so challenging to show ourselves love? Is it, perhaps, that we are unpracticed and don’t know what it looks like, or how it […]
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Olan Dunn is a U.S. Navy veteran, a decades-long retiree of Ingalls Shipbuilding, a devoted grandfather and the first Memorial patient to receive a transcatheter valve replacement (TAVR). This procedure is recommended for patients suffering from severe aortic stenosis, or the narrowing of the heart’s aortic valve. SEEING STARS Symptoms of aortic stenosis include heart […]
Life insurance helps protect those you leave behind. But what if you are severely injured and unable to work? Insurance protection is available to help you. SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE Short-term disability insurance is designed to provide income replacement for individuals who are unable to work due to a temporary illness, injury or disability. There is […]
