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We know how it is. Something clicks inside you. Your favorite jeans no longer fit the way they once did. The group photo your best friend took before you got your backside turned just so made you feel sad and embarrassed. Time to hit the gym! Things go great for the first week. The second week. Maybe even the first …

By Samira K. Beckwith, President and CEO Hope HealthCare Services The wife of a veteran in our care, married for almost 50 years, said to me, “My husband has seen battle, and now I have too. This has been the most difficult time of my life, and I needed you.” She let me hold her hand as she wept, and …

Keeping the immune system strong and healthy plays a vital role in preventing illnesses such as a cold or the flu virus.  In order to maintain a healthy immune system, the body needs the following: adequate sleep, regular exercise, proper diet and supplements. The general recommendation for adequate sleep is between seven to eight hours each night.  Lack of sleep …

A bite from a bacteria-infected tick causes Lyme disease. If you get the disease, you might  have  lingering  symptoms.  Some people have ongoing pain and fatigue, which often worsens with increased stress levels. Dos and Don’ts of Getting Help If you think you may have this syndrome, experts suggest these tips: Don’t assume. Tell your doctor your symptoms, and let …

By Christopher M. Cole, L.Ped The number one reason a person with diabetes is admitted to the hospital is for foot ulcers or openings in the skin. 70% of these ulcers result in amputation. A corn or a callus (hard skin on top of your toes or on the ball of your feet) indicates a pressure point and in people …

By DeAnn Kamp, Broker/Realtor® GRI, CSMS Whether you or a loved one has COPD, there are many actions that you can take to improve the air quality on your home and help relieve the symptoms of this condition. There are many things that can trigger COPD symptoms. Knowing how to improve the air in your home will significantly decrease your …

By Ramon Gil, M.D. Whether or not your treating physician prescribed medication (s) for you at the  time  that  you  were  diagnosed  as having Parkinson’s Disease (PD), eventually, as the disease progresses, the problems associated with this condition will require “symptomatic treatment”.  There are many different variables that one needs to consider to make the decision of which drug (s) …

By W.L. “Hunter” Huntley, III, HAS, BC-HIS According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the National Institute of Health (NIH), diabetics are 2 times more susceptible to contract hearing loss than those without the disease. Of the 79 million adults thought to have pre-diabetes, the rate of hearing loss is 30% higher than those with normal blood sugar. Diabetes …

During the holidays, many of us look forward to parties and gatherings with our loved ones. Unfortunately, all those seasonal treats can make for tighter waistbands and added pounds. Let our tips guide you into a healthier, more energetic holiday season. Don’t show up to gatherings with an empty stomach: If you’re going to a holiday party where lots of …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Hello Friends & Colleagues! Here at Health and Wellness, it is National Hospice Pal¬liative Care Month.  It goes without saying that in hospice, many reflect on how they will be remembered.  In thinking about a legacy, the last thing that most people want is to be remembered for a mistake…or what they did not do. …