Health

Random entry RSS

  • Posted in:

    Emotional eating: Why it happens, and how to stop it

    Emotions and eating go hand in hand. Emotions can cause us to eat, and eating can stir our emotions. This connection is especially hard for many during the holiday season, and if you are someone who “eats your feelings” or can’t stop stress eating, here’s a closer look at why emotional eating happens and some […]

    Read more

  • Posted in:

    Kick foot pain to the curb

    BY DR. RENITA PARKER  J.C. Nunn was living with chronic foot pain for weeks, and he didn’t know where to turn. November is American Diabetes Month, and his story is a reminder of what can happen if chronic foot pain isn’t addressed quickly.  He says, “I got an infection in my foot, and it seemed […]

    Read more

  • Posted in:

    Be G.R.A.T.E.F.U.L. this Thanksgiving

    As you gather around the table with family and friends to dig into a delicious feast this Thanksgiving, you’ll want to take a moment to reflect on what you’re most grateful for in 2022.  I’ve learned over the last few years from my own mentors that you are what you focus on. I hope this […]

    Read more

  • Posted in:

    Take steps now to lower your lung cancer risk

    Despite advances in treatment, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. However, we can make a positive difference through prevention and early detection.  The most important thing you can do to prevent lung cancer is to not start smoking or quit if you smoke already. Did you know that […]

    Read more

  • Posted in:

    The Tummy Doctor is in

    The staff at Kids and Tummies, LLC may be in the business of quality gastrointestinal care for kids, but the owner, Dr. April L. Ulmer, says the clinic’s true specialty is listening to patients.  “Every complaint, no matter how common, is addressed on a case-by-case basis, and there’s no single diagnosis that can be attributed […]

    Read more