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Severe Weather Preparedness
It’s March, and in our neck of the woods that means the chirping of birds, longer and warmer days ahead, and blooms emerging from their wintry slumber. It also marks the beginning of severe weather preparedness. Severe weather conditions can include thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, lightning, hail, damaging winds and winter weather.
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Why it might be time for a colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is an essential screening tool that can identify cancers early when the chances of successful treatment are highest. It can also detect and remove polyps before they become cancerous. The American Cancer Society and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend beginning regular screenings at age 45. If you’re at higher-than-average risk, such as…
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When was the last time you had your hearing checked?
There are many good reasons to have your hearing checked regularly, and Beltone’s Rob D. Moore, BC-HIS (Board Certified Hearing Institute Specialist) tells us that regular hearing tests can help establish a baseline to chart and compare potential hearing loss over time.
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Bodies in Motion
Physical therapy can be a need for anyone who has sustained an injury, suffers from a chronic illness or disability, is recovering from a surgery, and so much more. “We see a little bit of everything when it comes to the musculoskeletal system or just the body in general,” said Ethan Gambrel, PT, DPT. Ethan…
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Sweet Sleep
March is National Sleep Awareness Month, reminding us of the importance of getting a good night’s sleep, and the potential risks of sleep disorders. This month’s Clean Living series focuses on sleep hygiene and practices for improving sleep quality. You don’t need to lay awake all night wishing you could sleep like a baby when…
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