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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 –
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
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
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
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
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a great opportunity to remind ourselves and our loved ones of the importance of early detection through breast cancer screenings and the steps women can take to reduce their risk for this disease. Breast cancer is, unfortunately, quite common. One out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast
Fall is rapidly approaching, and that means it’s time to get your annual flu shot, as well as an updated COVID vaccine. Some people should consider an RSV vaccine, as well. Flu (influenza) is a serious health threat that causes millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths each year in the United States. At a
How do you sleep at night? Don’t worry, no one is passing judgement on you! This is actually a very important question when it comes to your health. And if your answer to that question is anything less than “great,” you should talk to your primary care provider (PCP) about it. “Sleep isn’t a luxury
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It’s an old cliché, but when it comes to your health, it’s very true! Who wouldn’t prefer to not get sick in the first place, or at the very least, catch it early on? There are a lot of things we can do to stay
When someone is injured or suffers a serious illness, it may take some time, attention and extra help to regain their independence. They may need help learning to move around again. It may be the ability to speak that’s been damaged. Or they may need to relearn motor skills used to perform basic daily tasks.
