By Latisha Price Since the Covid epidemic, I’ve been searching for ways to boost my immune system and relieve the inflammation in my knees and fingers. On social media, I found an intriguing option: ginger and turmeric shots. I like ginger, but I’m not too crazy about turmeric. I came across turmeric, ginger and citrus […]
Hey there, busy working women! We get it — between meetings, deadlines and endless to-do lists, finding time to hit the gym can feel impossible. What if I told you that you can squeeze in some effective workouts right at your desk? Yep, you don’t have to wait until after hours to get moving. With […]
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Having quality care close to home is important, especially when it comes to heart disease: the leading cause of death in the United States. Access to convenient, personalized care for cardiovascular conditions is critical to saving lives and improving patient welfare. Early intervention and treatment can significantly improve patient outcomes, particularly in the case of […]
By Fallon Sisson We are on the heels of the holiday season, and that means lots of eating. Especially for those living with diabetes, event-based food can be an overwhelming thought. Let’s talk about some basic tools for navigating the holiday plate. UNDERSTANDING CARBOHYDRATES: THE KEY TO BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL Carbohydrates (starches and sugars) are […]
MY HEALTH CHALLENGE I was diagnosed on Nov. 17, 2023, with ductal carcinoma after having my annual mammogram on Oct. 30. I felt a lump a week prior but wasn’t worried because I have had lumps show up in the past on almost every mammogram I’ve had. However, this one was different. The tech took […]
Having just all met each other in person for the first time after months of online planning, the four riders started the ride less than an hour later. Pictured, left to right: Becky Bussey, Rebekah Thomas, Diane Mills and Anna Cannington. Photo by Janet Wright Anna Cannington did not know Dustin Rippetoe when she saved his […]
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Are you worried about your first colonoscopy? Don’t be. This screening for colorectal cancer is easy, generally covered by insurance and not painful. Let’s address some of the common myths that give the “gold standard” of colorectal cancer screenings a bad name. MYTH #1: COLONOSCOPIES ARE ONLY FOR OLD PEOPLE Colorectal cancer is on the […]
