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Keith Garcia
Surviving a Live Liver Transplant and Thriving
by Keith Garcia
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Thirteen years ago I married my ex-girlfriend. It really is an awesome love story. One that has all the makings of a great “B” movie filled with mundane and under produced action sequences and excessive nude scenes. One of the side effects of being married, that I wasn’t altogether aware of, is the immediate gain of “family.” “Your brother, your sister, your niece” all of a sudden become, “My brother,... 10/5/2018 7:00:00 AM
Brigitte Cutshall
For the Love of Pets - 5 Great Reasons to Have One
by Brigitte Cutshall
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Animals have a way of bringing joy into our lives and making us smile, no matter your age. About half the households in the U.S. are pet owners because of this.The holiday season is the most popular time that pets are brought home as gifts. People are well-intentioned when they do this and need to remember it’s a big commitment and responsibility. Training, particularly for dogs, is important to bring... 9/30/2018 7:00:00 AM
Robert Parmer
Why Nurses Are the Unsung Heroes of Addiction Treatment
by Robert Parmer
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Addiction is an issue of epidemic proportions in our world today. And at the forefront of addiction issues today are heroin and other opiate dependencies.A recent graphic by Beaches Recovery points out the deadly realities of heroin addiction and overdose in the US:There’s been a sixfold increase in heroin overdose deaths in the last 15 years.Heroin overdose deaths in the US currently hover right around... 9/30/2018 7:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
Safe Toothache Remedies
by Fred Fletcher
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Although there are many ways to tend to a toothache, not all of them are safe. Other important considerations are how does each treatment last, is this a short or a long-term solution and how well (if at all) can you afford to pay for the treatment(s) that you need? For the record, if you can afford it or can find some way to pay for it, making an appointment ASAP to see a dentist is the best way to... 9/29/2018 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
New Contact Lens Can Correct Color Blindness
by Wellness Editor
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Unless you’re among the millions of people who are color blind, you’re fortunate enough to see the world in all its full-spectrum glory. Now many who suffer from the most common form of color blindness can look forward to literally seeing what they’ve been missing. Researchers have developed contact lenses that help to correct one form of color blindness, allowing those wearing them to view reds and... 9/26/2018 7:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
The Pros and Cons of Dried Fruit
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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Part of a healthy, balanced diet includes the consumption of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. Dried fruit is considered by many to be a handy snack that meets this dietary recommendation. Dried fruit has had its water removed by a dehydrator or naturally, from the sun. Apricots, cranberries, raisins and dates are just a few examples of popular dried fruit choices. Sometimes they’re coated in a... 9/26/2018 7:00:00 AM
Nancy Pina
"I'm Sorry:" Expressing Regret the Right Way
by Nancy Pina
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When conflict arises, are you the person who's quick to apologize, wanting to sweep everything under the rug so the tension goes away? Or are you the one who tends to hold that hurt for a while, allowing the offensive words to gain a life of their own? Most of us identify with one approach or the other when arguments happen in love. The problem is neither response leads to a true reconciliation that... 9/24/2018 7:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
Should Doctors Decide What’s Best for Us and Our Children?
by Fred Fletcher
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INTRODUCTION​Whether for good or bad, many things are happening within healthcare that will greatly affect every aspect of the doctor/patient relationship in the US (and, possibly, the world). The introduction of the so-called “Obamacare” healthcare program, for example, introduced a great number of changes with far-reaching, long term ramifications. To complicate things further, more changes were... 9/24/2018 7:00:00 AM
Health Please
7 Must-Have Pregnancy Tests
by Health Please
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Pregnancy is an absolutely outstanding and beautiful time in a woman’s life, and something that we believe needs to be celebrated. Yes, there are times when pregnant women feel like they spend a complete lifetime in the hospital, getting counseled by a doctor or a specialist. There are those rare occasions when pregnant women feel like they have a health condition, as they have to undergo a host of... 9/23/2018 6:30:00 PM
Fred Fletcher
Hernia Surgery—Is It Time to Have It Done?
by Fred Fletcher
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INTRODUCTION Hernias are a peculiar thing in terms of treatment options. While most aren’t life-threatening, surgery is usually the best solution. One of the complicated realities patients face, though, is the fact that you don’t necessarily have to undergo hernia surgery right away--unless, of course, you are dealing with an incarcerated or, what's much worse, a strangulated hernia. In fact, many... 9/23/2018 7:00:00 AM
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