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Prioritizing Mental Wellness

If you or anyone you know is experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, seek help immediately.  Call 911 or call or text 988.  The 988 Lifeline is a free, confidential resource for people who need help. Just like we need to take care of our bodies to stay healthy, it’s just as important to be

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American Heart Month 2025

The shortest month of the year is one of the most important when it comes to our health – that’s because February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of heart disease and steps we can take to keep our hearts healthy.  The human heart is what makes us go.  The heart pumps

New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy You

Happy New Year! The start of the year is a time of possibilities and promise – a chance to reset and look forward to new accomplishments.  For many, that means making some New Year’s resolutions, or maybe just making a commitment to yourself to do some things differently in 2025.  Some of the most common

GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know

It seems like everyone is talking about GLP-1 drugs lately.  If you turn on your TV or look at your social media feeds, no doubt you’ll see ads for medicines that promise to help you shed some weight.  You may have a friend or co-worker who’s slimmed down and they credit a new drug they

Caring for Aging Parents

Sooner or later, most people will have to face a new challenge: how best to care for their aging parents.  “Getting older is a fact of life,” says Dr. Andrew Hoover, a Wise County family practice physician with an office in Rhome.  “When our loved ones reach advanced age – seventies, eighties or beyond –

May Your Holidays be Merry, Healthy and Safe!

Happy holidays! It’s the time of year when we reconnect with family and friends, experience holiday magic through the eyes of children and slow down and relax a bit.  Whether you are celebrating at home or traveling, whether you’re having a big gathering or a small one, you want your holiday season to be joyful

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Respiratory Illnesses: Be Ready this Winter

As the days grow shorter and cooler weather moves in, it’s a reminder to put your guard up against some of the unwelcome aspects of fall and winter: respiratory illnesses.  “The common cold, the flu, COVID, RSV, bronchitis and sinusitis – they’re all more prevalent at this time of year,” says Dr. Vasanth Namireddy, a

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Diabetes Awareness:  Treatment & Prevention

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to focus on a serious health condition that affects millions of people.  This is an important time in the fight against diabetes, as significant new advances in treatment are yielding encouraging results.  In addition, greater awareness of the factors that increase risk for diabetes gives people more power

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Time for a Health Insurance Checkup

Health insurance probably isn’t something you think about every day, but we all need it.  Health insurance helps us pay for medical bills – from a routine check-up to a major surgery – and everything in between.  Of course, not all insurance plans are created equal.  There are a lot of options out there for