Simple Preventative Screenings Everyone Should Consider
Wouldn’t it be nice to avoid health problems before they happen? These preventative screenings can help.
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Nutrition is Key for a Better Menopause
If you’ve lost your car in a parking lot, changed clothes in the middle of the night and begun to carry a battery powered hand fan in your purse, chances are you are experiencing the classic symptoms of menopause. In addition to forgetfulness, night sweats, and hot flashes, women often experien…Continue Reading.
Embracing Change and Other Unexpected Developments
We all experience changes in our lives: some good, some bad. Embracing change depends for the most part on attitude.
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How “Healthy” is the Keto Diet?
Recently, many people have been curious about a ketogenic diet. Most are asking if it’s safe and if it’s recommended for weight loss and better overall health.
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Oliver’s Travels: April 5, 2018
Dear Journal,
Today Juan and I decided to give the OB/GYN office a surprise visit! No one wanted to take a photo with me besides Rachel, but that’s OK. They all seemed really happy to see me!
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Fresh Ideas for the Family Garden
These April plantings for your family garden will feed your crew, turn kids into better veggie-eaters, and reinforce your own healthier eating habits.
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Fun Family Workouts to Do with the Kids
You need a workout and the kids just need to move. These ideas will get everyone in the family out of their seats and having a blast.
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Gallbladder… Your Ugly Little Secret
You probably know someone who has experienced gallstones or gallbladder problems that eventually resulted in them having their gallbladder removed. That’s because it’s one of the most frequently performed surgeries in the United States — about 460,000 Americans have the procedure each y…Continue Reading.
Get Ahead of Seasonal Allergies
Don’t wait for seasonal allergies to make you miserable. When you start planning for and treating them ahead of time, you’ll find your symptoms are much less severe.
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Holiday Greetings to Your Colon!
You may not be aware of this (actually, we would be concerned if you WERE aware of this), but March is colorectal health month.
So, in addition to sending your colon a card or flowers, have you had your colonoscopy?
We get it. No one likes it. It’s one of the many milestones of turning 50. You …Continue Reading.
Cheers to the Brain… and Keepin’ it Healthy
Have you stopped to think about how awesome your brain is? It’s MIND BLOWING! See what I did there?
But, the brain really is awesome. Your brain is made of neurons (like the brain computer), the soma or cell body (contains all the working parts for the neurons), the axon that acts like the co…Continue Reading.