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A few months ago, I noticed I was urinating more than usual and starting to lose weight. Although otherwise healthy, trim and a regular exerciser, I’d come down with diabetes. It’s a scary diagnosis, as diabetes is the number-one cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations and adult blindness. Although I didn’t have other signs, for […]
By Sarah Hornby But even if you have the best of intentions, almost all New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February. It can be difficult to find the motivation to maintain these personal commitments, especially for those already managing mental health challenges. Mental health concerns are on the rise following the pandemic, increased […]
New year, new … sigh. I don’t know about you, but the start of a new year can be a lot of things for me: exciting, fresh, intimidating or sometimes just scary. I have felt all the emotions when Jan. 1 arrives. We put so much pressure on ourselves to change something on that date […]
With the holiday season now over, many of us are indulging in retrospection and rethinking some of our life choices. The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to start making the changes we said we would next week, next month or perhaps when winter first started. Now’s your chance to prepare a […]
For some reason, my mother always wanted to be “thick,” to have a little weight on her. I could not relate because I’ve always been “round” (as she calls me). Food and a kiss solved everything, or at least that’s what momma led us to believe. When we slammed our hand in the door or […]
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Vein health is an area of medicine that tends to be ignored and oftentimes is considered a cosmetic issue. While those plagued with unsightly spider veins are thankful for the cosmetic treatments, many are unaware that leg pain, swelling and skin discoloration can be symptoms of venous inefficiencies. So as a new year begins, let’s […]
From Memorial Health System Fresh start. Resolutions. Healthier living. This month, these terms are heard everywhere. January brings with it an overwhelming number of self-imposed expectations, many of which are focused on health and wellness. The truth is that most people won’t keep their resolutions for long. In fact, a recent study found that only 9-12 percent […]
