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Everyone has his or her own energy level. We’ve all known people who eat a lot and never gain weight, or, conversely, eat little but easily put on pounds. Perhaps you’ve known those who seem to jitter around and others who move like sloths. While a myriad of factors influence how we act, from genetics […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION Before starting on my journey, I was at a low point in my life. I had no motivation at all. I really just gave up on myself. When I decided to join a local fitness studio, I knew I needed to change. I hated everything about myself, the way I looked in […]
One in three people is affected by addiction or mental health issues, and a new, free resource is now available to those who are struggling and their loved ones. Caesars Foundation and Harrah’s Gulf Coast have gifted Mental Health Association of South Mississippi with a user-friendly website: justfive.org/mentalhealthassocsms/. People of all ages can benefit from […]
Regular exercise, as well as maintaining a healthy diet and body weight, are key factors to staying healthy. However, amid the festive gatherings, the abundance of goodies and the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is very easy for these aspects of our health to get off track. Most adults gain weight over the […]
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Dr. Sidra Khalid November is stomach cancer awareness month. The rate of stomach cancer has been declining gradually over the last few decades because of a reduction of risk factors. There are many risk factors involved with stomach cancer. The main risk factor is Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). It is a chronic, bacterial infection of […]
The words “holiday” and “healthy” rarely are uttered in the same sentence. ‘Tis the season for sugary baked goods, decadent dinners, couch-potato marathons and last-minute, stress-filled sprints to the mall. Add on the challenges of COVID and the tail end of hurricane season, and this time of year can become the ultimate test of wills. […]
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November is American Diabetes Month, and Mississippi continues to be at the top of the list in overall diabetes prevalence, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diabetes has serious health consequences, but it also can be controlled and prevented with the proper treatment. Dr. Mark Borchelt and Dr. Ellen Caswell specialize in […]
