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By Jocelyn Gavin-Lane I have experienced some level of anxiety for as long as I can remember. In grade school, I recall being extra nervous at test time or when big events happened. That’s common, and in some instances, it can be classified as good anxiety. It wasn’t until my father’s death that my anxiety […]
Dear parents, As I reflect on the events that led to my son’s death, I ask these questions every day: “Son, what did you want me to know? What message did you want to convey that was so difficult that at your deepest moments of pain, you could not tell me, and I could not […]
There is great joy in having children. With modern birth control options, women can plan when in their lives this blessed event occurs. Fortunately, many effective methods of birth control are available to help with these life choices. HORMONAL The most common means of birth control employ female hormones, estrogens and progesterones to prevent the […]
By Maria Barr Wanting a quick upper body burn that you can do anywhere? Look no further! This workout uses only a loop band, and these five exercises are sure to tighten up your upper body and make you feel incredible. Take 15 minutes to cycle through each exercise for 30 seconds each and repeat […]
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“I am so stressed!!” Does that sound like you? The pressures of work, family obligations and other responsibilities affects us all. I hear about it often, and yes, I get stressed out a lot, too. We all do. No matter the cause, the effect of stress is the same. Physically, you may become short of […]
The month of April is oral cancer awareness month, providing an opportunity to highlight the prevention and early detection of oral cancers. Oral cancers, or cancers of the mouth cavity and upper throat, are not as common as other cancers, representing only about 4 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the United States yearly. However, […]
From Memorial Hospital It’s easy to stay in the habit of only seeing a provider when something seems “off,” but establishing routine, primary care is essential to your overall health. There are plenty of options for care, and with so many to choose from, you may wonder when to see a primary care provider, when […]
