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Addressing Food Insecurity: You Can Help!
By Jamie McPherson, Your Own Home In-Home Senior Care Food insecurity has been a growing topic for many years, with the majority of the focus being on children. What hasn’t been discussed…
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Fill Your Cup as Summer Heats Up: Hydration Tips from Saint Francis LIFE
Roughly 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. As summer approaches, it’s important to know the effects of hydration on your health. Water makes up about 60% of our bodies. We lose…
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Foods for the Heart
Heart-Healthy Ingredient Substitutions Whether you’re recovering from a heart attack or trying to prevent one, a healthy diet should be part of the plan. As you start building your healthy eating strategy,…
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Osteoporosis, Supplements and Exercise: What Can You Do?
Dear Dr. Don, I am a 61-year-old female. I take calcium every day and I try to swim 4 days per week. My doctor recently told me my vitamin D levels are…
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Cancer’s Blessing: A Patient’s Perspective (7th in a Series)
In January, we introduced you to our friend, Paul Bohannon. Eight years ago, Paul was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and given 6 months to live. Yet here he is to tell his…
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Cancer’s Blessing: A Patient’s Perspective (5th in a series)
In January we introduced you to our friend, Paul Bohannon. Eight years ago, Paul was diagnosed with prostate cancer and given 6 months to live. Yet here he is to tell his…
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Cancer’s Blessing: A Patient’s Perspective (4th in a series)
In January we introduced you to our friend, Paul Bohannon. Eight years ago, Paul was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and given 6 months to live. Yet here he is to tell his…
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Have an Exercise Snack: Try the Standing 7- Minute Workout
By Tara Parker-Pope Just as you might grab a handful of chips or nuts to break the monotony of your day, an exercise “snack” is a short burst of movement you can…
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What’s the Difference Between HDL and LDL Cholesterol?
Cholesterol frequently gets a bum rap, but it’s necessary for your body to function properly. Your body uses cholesterol to make hormones and vitamin D, and support digestion. Your liver generates enough…
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From Hearing Loss to Hearing Health
Hearing loss – at any age – can interfere with relationships, education, and work performance. If left untreated, it can lead to social isolation and depression. More recently, many reports have also shown…