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The Ever-Important Morning Routine

By Christa Harness, LBSW For some, it is easy to get up in the morning and for others … well, that snooze button gets pushed a few more times. Whichever ...

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Boost Your Focus for Fitness

By: Michelle Shorten, MD If you’re struggling to stick with your resolution to exercise more in 2022, you’re not alone. Many Americans set lofty New Year’s resolutions only to feel ...

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Shoveling Snow Safely

Safe Techniques Provided By Margaret Mary’s Physical Therapy Department Snow shoveling is a repetitive activity that can cause muscle strain to the lower back and shoulders. Back injuries due to ...

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Coping with the Difficulties of the Pandemic

By: Christa Harness, LBSW As we enter the third year of the COVID pandemic, it appears the difficulties and stress of living during this time may not be coming to ...

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Improving Your Mental Health This Winter

Shorter days, cold weather and the COVID-19 pandemic can lead many people to feel down in these winter months. Here are a few tips to help fight off the ‘winter ...

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COVID-19 vs. The Flu

By Theresa Fullenkamp, DNP The winter season is upon us, and unfortunately the colder weather brings with it an increase in respiratory infections. Although getting tested is the only real ...

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Choosing the Right Sunscreen

While you should use sunscreen every day, it’s even more important to do so during the summer. The days are longer, the sun is stronger and it’s easier to spend ...

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Protecting Yourself from Skin Cancer

Some people think about sun protection only when they spend a day at the lake or pool. But sun exposure occurs every time you are in the sun. As you ...

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Advanced Care Planning

Advanced Care Planning is a guide communicating your health care preferences when you are no longer able to speak for yourself. Essentially, it’s a declaration of your preferences in writing. ...

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Spring Into Nutrition with Seasonal Produce

We are heading into the most fabulous time of the year – when gardens and farms are producing the most delicious fresh harvests. A phrase you may have heard lately ...

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder, more commonly known as SAD, is a type of depression related to the changing of seasons. If you’re one of the estimated 10 million Americans with SAD, ...

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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

Because the pancreas is deep inside the body, early tumors can’t be seen or felt by your doctor during routine physical exams. People usually have no symptoms until the cancer ...

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