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    Small choices can have a big impact on cancer risk

    “You are one decision away from a totally different life.” — Mark Batterson  Being diagnosed and treated for cancer can be the most significant event in a person’s life. The impacts go beyond the cancer symptoms and side effects of therapy. This journey affects the lives of the patient’s family members and caretakers in varied […]

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    Getaways are good for you, so get packing!

    Summer is my favorite time of year! When you hear “summer,” what comes to mind?  I think of vacationing. I see me, on the beach, relaxing and surrounded by emerald-colored water and white sand while collecting shells, paddle boarding and watching the sunset — just unplugging and recharging.  And here’s some great news: taking a […]

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    Vein care has come a long way

    More than half the population over the age of 50 is affected by the common, and often embarrassing, condition of varicose veins. These veins can affect the appearance of your legs and even cause more serious complications if left unaddressed.  Varicose veins typically are caused by abnormal function of the small valves inside the veins, […]

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    When the going gets tough, moms keep going

    From Memorial Health System The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week, and many new moms have a breastfeeding story. Maybe they intended to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months or the first year or two, but a roadblock obstructed that goal. If you need support, many resources can help you get back […]

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    Going with the flow

    For many of us, a new school year is starting. Maybe you’re sad that summer is ending, or you’re nervous about a new journey ahead for you or your children. Perhaps you’re ready to make the most of your extra free time now that the kids are back in class.  However you’re feeling as a […]

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    Losing your hair?

    “Hair brings one’s self-image into focus; it is vanity’s proving ground.”  – Shana Alexander  When a woman sees a doctor due to hair loss, aka alopecia, the physician considers many potential causes — including genetics, hormones, a medical condition, chemicals and trauma. Stress, nutrition and medications all may be contributing factors.  The normal hair follicle […]

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    The end of Roe, and what it means

    Wherever you stand on the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs. Wade, there’s no question the ruling has implications for women in Mississippi and throughout the nation.  Here’s what you need to know about the decision and its impact.    MISSISSIPPI PLAYED A PROMINENT ROLE.  A 2018 Mississippi law, banning nearly all abortions in […]

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