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HEALTHY LIVING — Know your highs and lows of blood pressure

Blood pressure is the measure of the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. The heart pumps blood into the arteries, which carry the ... Read more

by Jody Holton, Sunday, October 8, 2023 12:04 am

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HEALTHY LIVING — How to prevent bone loss in senior adults

As we achieve “senior status” in life just one of the many changes in our bodies is bone loss, known as osteopenia and osteoporosis. Unfortunately, ... Read more

by Jody Holton, Saturday, September 23, 2023 12:04 am

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HEALTHY LIVING — Huh? I can’t hear you. Get serious about your hearing.

Many medical conditions can affect your hearing health. Treatment of these and other hearing losses can often lead to improved or restored hearing. If left ... Read more

by Jody Holton, Saturday, September 16, 2023 12:04 am

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HEALTHY LIVING — September means it’s time to get YOUR flu shot

With the end of summer, flu season is on the horizon. In fact, during a recent trip to urgent care, I was told they are ... Read more

by Jody Holton, Saturday, September 2, 2023 12:04 am

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HEALTHY LIVING — Adapt fitness routines as your body changes (Part 1 of 2)

As we accrue more birthdays, our bodies change, some things that we used to do with ease have become more difficult, if not impossible. It ... Read more

by Jody Holton, Saturday, August 19, 2023 12:04 am

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HEALTHY LIVING — Is an air fryer in your healthy option tool box?

We all know that fried foods are certainly on the “naughty” list. Although it’s well understood foods fried in hydrogenated oils can lead to a ... Read more

by Jody Holton, Saturday, August 12, 2023 12:04 am

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HEALTHY LIVING — August is National Eye Health & Safety Month; know these warning signs

When we talk about healthy living, one part of the body that is often over looked, no pun intended, are the eyes. We are very ... Read more

by Jody Holton, Saturday, August 5, 2023 12:32 am

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HEALTHY LIVING — Healing powers of sleep. Is 6 hours enough? Is 10 hours better?              

Feeling crabby lately? Or simply worn out? Perhaps the solution is better sleep. Think about all the factors that can interfere with a good night’s ... Read more

by Jody Holton, Saturday, July 29, 2023 12:04 am

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HEALTHY LIVING — Spotting the warning signs of a stroke

Could I be having a stroke? Unlike many medical issues, such as heart attacks, the symptoms of a stroke aren’t painful or acute. If you ... Read more

by Jody Holton, Saturday, July 22, 2023 12:04 am

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HEALTHY LIVING — Here is how to avoid fitness injuries

Thinking of starting a new physical activity program or ramping up your current training routine? If so, you may be at risk of an overuse ... Read more

by Jody Holton, Sunday, July 16, 2023 12:04 am

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