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With 76 million Baby Boomers still thriving and active, many are rejecting the sedentary lifestyle of their parents’ generation (remove comma) and are using advances in technology and surgical techniques that enable them to keep on running, cycling, skiing and engaging in other sports, while maintaining very active lifestyles. The 45-64 age group accounted for more than 40% of the …

Many of us do.  Often our resolutions have something to do with our health and wellness.  Did you resolve to work out more? Or to eat healthier?  Was one of your resolutions to have your hearing checked in 2016?  Most likely it was not but If you are concerned with your overall health, having your hearing checked is a great …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare Disenrollment January 1 – February 14, 2016   If you enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) through insurance company and you feel it is not for you.  You can go back to original Medicare during this time and pick a Part D Prescription Drug plan.  Plus you can …

By Alyssa Parker – Many individuals attempt to manage their limb swelling through various treatments such as compression stockings, exercise, diuretics, and elevation with little or no results. Limb swelling, also known as edema, may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Some of the most common conditions where limb swelling is the first symptom include venous insufficiency, post …

When you think about it, it’s a pretty bold statement It is one thing for an individual to stand and say “As for me, I will serve the Lord!”    To make that statement alone requires a great deal of faith on my part, and a great deal of faithfulness on the Lord’s part. It is an even bigger thing to …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI As each New Year dawns, many of us spend the weeks or months preceding the turning of the calendar contemplating potential New Year resolutions.  Most resolutions can be categorized into discrete compartments.  Spiritual/religious, professional development, strengthening and renewing family and other relationships, and improving our health are the top ones I generally consider.  From …

By Dr. John C. Kagan, M.D. Is the holiday season weighing you down? With the holidays upon us, we are preparing for parties, family gatherings and gift giving, but what many do not realize is that the physical and financial demands can be very taxing on our bodies, inevitably leading to stress and weight gain. Do not let seasonal stress …

Whenever a person does not get enough of essential nutrients from their daily diet, they are at risk for developing a dietary deficiency. Most dietary deficiencies are caused by a lack of vitamins or minerals. Generally speaking, vitamin and mineral deficiencies are due to diets that lack some of the nutrients found in fresh vegetables and fruit, as well as …

As children, the holidays were always looked forward to as an enjoyable and time where we had the opportunity to see family and friends with a few days off school.  We prepared for this time of year by creating wish lists and getting anxious for that last day so we could sleep in and spend the entire day not going …

By DeAnn Kamp, Realtor® The holiday season comes with a myriad of parties, traveling, shopping, deadlines and more. These extra commitments bring extra clutter, to even the most meticulously kept homes. Use these tips to keep each room of your home organized during the hectic holiday season. Entryway, Mudroom, Foyer With everyone coming and going, its easy for your entryway …