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It happens every year – you overeat around the holidays, you feel bad about it and you make a New Year’s resolution to get in shape.  The problem is, many people who make that resolution fall short before Spring even hits.  This year, resolve to stick to your resolution! It’s not easy to do it alone but it can be …

By Dr John Rand, D.V.M. Thyroid disease is the most common endocrine disease of cats. As in people, the thyroid paired glands usually located just below the voice box. They produce various hormones that affect essentially every cell in the body. These hormones regulate the body’s metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, heat production, and also increase the sympathetic nervous …

Medical science has made some rapid advances in recent years and none more so than the ability to be able to prevent and treat cervical cancers in adult women. Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix (the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina). Cervical cancer usually forms slowly over many years, but occasionally it happens faster. …

More than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) says 80 percent of these falls are in the bathroom. Due to the multitude of unforgiving and slippery surfaces, bathrooms can be very hazardous for seniors. You see, bathrooms are very dangerous places even though most of us never really think …

For many people, the approach of a new year often means a renewed focus on how to make things healthier for their families. Eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, and practicing other healthy habits are an important part of keeping your family healthy and happy in the coming year. As 2014 comes to an end and 2015beckons you forward, …

It’s that time of year again. The time to make resolutions and try our best to keep them. Many people set personal goals of losing weight, spending more time with family, or eating better. Another popular New Year resolution for many is to quit smoking. Keeping resolutions is oftentimes difficult for many people, life gets busy and we resort back …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church I want to share a recent email from a friend. I warn you it may cause some spiritual discomfort. Hi Pastor Alex, I was thinking today of how amazing it is that you just sent a Dangerous Prayers email lesson on this subject. My husband and I have led a …

By Suhail A. Khoury, M.D., F.A.C.P., Ph.D. Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in men in the United States. The most common is lung cancer. It affects approximately one third of all men’s’ cancer cases. Most of prostate cancer patients are older men over 60 years of age. About 40 to 50 percent of all …

Courtesy of The Eye Associates What are cataracts and what cause them? Most cataracts are a natural part of the aging process and are present in half of adults over age 65. They occur when the natural crystalline lens in the eye becomes cloudy. What are some common symptoms of cataracts? • Blurred Distance Vision: Vision in general starts to …

According to experts, the highest crime rate of the year is during the holiday season. Consider the following safety tips this shopping season to better protect yourself: Leave your purse at home. Take a small amount of money or 1 credit card with you and your ID. Place these items in a small wallet and tuck them safely inside your …