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By Pastor Timothy Neptune Every year around this time the old classic Christmas movies start coming on television. It is easy to start a conversation at work by simply asking, “So, what’s your favorite Christmas movie?” Mine is Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Some of you might be able to relate to George Bailey this holiday season—lost, confused, stressed …

Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is a unique exercise program that enables people with Parkinson’s disease to fight their disease by providing non-contact boxing-style fitness program that improves their quality of life. Recent studies also suggest that intense exercise programs may be “neuro-protective”, actually working to delay the progression of symptoms. RSB provides encouragement through a “tough love” approach, inspiring maximum effort, …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services Many people think of their hearing loss from simply an annoyance, frustration, or embarrassment perspective such as “It is annoying to my family that the TV is louder than they like“, or “It is embarrassing when I answer a question inappropriately” or, “It is frustrating when I miss a punch line of a …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Everyone on Medicare should be looking at their Notification of Change booklets that you received from your current insurance carrier in September.  This applies to Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) and Prescriptions Part D, an annual review of your policies is always highly recommended.  Medicare Advantage Plans change every year so …

By Alyssa Parker – The holidays are right around the corner, which means many will be traveling to visit their loved ones, or for those of you who are snow birds you’re heading home to the warm weather down south. Many individuals choose air travel to reach their destination. For those who suffer from venous insufficiency or lymphedema this can …

Yes, the scale #’s go up! The cholesterol #’s go up! The energy goes down! The muscle tone disappears! The libido is lost! xoxoxoxox Sleep never invited you back! ZZZzzzzzz Wrinkles invite themselves in your pictures! Memory has a mind of its own? Vision needs magnified assistance!! The symptoms you’re noticing can be age related, but your hormones are becoming …

By Physicians Rehabilitation The knee is notorious for pain and injury. Knee pain can occur from an injury or a condition like osteoarthritis, and can impact activities of everyday life. There are many remedies for this condition, including rest, anti-inflammatory medications and using knee braces. For individuals whose knee pain progresses or does not respond to other types of treatment, …

By Dr. John C. Kagan, M.D. We all know that life can be busy. With work, family and hobbies, it can be hard to find the time to care for you. However, no matter how hectic life gets, your health is one component that shouldn’t be placed on the back burner, especially when it comes to the symptoms of osteoarthritis. …

Although many people with type 2 diabetes worry about losing their vision or having an amputation, the greater risk is to the heart and brain. About 65% of people with type 2 diabetes die of heart disease or stroke. They are two to four times more likely to die of heart disease than people without diabetes. When someone does get …

Endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure to two of our biggest public health risks, diabetes and obesity. Since 2009, additional research has demonstrated that exposure to EDCs is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and obesity. Evidence indicates that this exposure is also linked to infertility, hormone-related cancers, neurological issues and other chronic diseases. EDCs mimic, block or interfere with the body’s …