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By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity in our country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning to rest our bodies sufficiently. For Christians, however, trying to maintain …

In the past, diagnosing breast cancer meant that a woman would most likely lose her breast or part of her breast and be left with nothing but a debilitating scar. Even though the operations are lifesaving, they can result in long-term pain. Deformities can be difficult to conceal and make some woman self-conscious and lower her self-esteem, but with the …

By Dr. Arie Dosoretz Every October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month represents an opportunity to reassess the impact of breast cancer in our lives and the lives of those we love, as well as our community. The average risk of a woman in the U.S. developing breast cancer during her lifetime is about 13%, or one in in eight women. …

By Duane Wiggins, M.D. Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon with Quigley Eye Specialists Almost all eye injuries could have been prevented if the individual wore protective eye wear. How many times have you worked on a project at home or at work that you knew could potentially harm your eyes and you didn’t wear safety goggles or glasses? …

Open Enrollment Starts October 15, 2021, Individual/Family Open Enrollment is coming soon! By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare Beneficiaries who currently have Medicare Advantage Plan and Part D (Prescription Drug Plans) should have received their “Notice of Change” documents in September. These notices compare any plan changes from your current 2021 plan to your new 2022 …

By Cederquist Medical Wellness Center 40 percent of Australian households have a family dog. Surprisingly those dogs seldom get the opportunity to accompany their owners on any kind of activity. Say you know someone who really needs to get more exercise. If that someone had an enthusiastic exercise companion who needed physical activity as much they did, one who was …

By Tom Everts PA-C, IFMCP Why did I walk into this room? Where did I put my keys? These questions might sound familiar, but some of you may be hy did I walk into this room? Where did I put my keys? These questions might sound familiar, but some of you may be on a merry-go-round of these questions every …

Many of us have heard of powers of attorney but don’t really know what they are. Yet, it is in every person’s best interest to have at least one POA, so decisions are made appropriately on our behalf. We all need a durable power of attorney in effect, even a healthy eighteen year old teen. Nobody likes to think about …

Staying healthy through the ever-mutating coronavirus epidemic and the flu season is critical. Along with your vaccinations, social distancing, hygiene and mask wearing, you may be wondering how you can boost your immune system to help you fight off viruses and infections. Boosting Your Immune System Even though many people are feeling anxious, it’s advantageous to stay in a calm …

Are you ready for a new start? Do you like helping others? Do you want a career that is in demand? If you answer yes to these questions, you can get that new start with a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Hodges University. In two years or less, you can earn your Associate in Science degree and be …