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Lyme Disease and the Management of Tick Bites

Lyme Disease and the Management of Tick Bites Ticks are commonly present throughout our area including in your own yard. They enjoy wooded areas where leaves are on the ground, and “edge habitats” – areas of transition between manicured lawns and untamed woods. Stone walls, wood piles, areas of long grass and ground cover areas […]

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Safety tips to have a blast on the Fourth

Safety tips to have a blast on the Fourth When you think of the 4th of July with family and friends you think about the sunshine, grilling, parades, and fireworks. You’d think youngsters would be most endangered by fireworks, but it’s actually adults from age 25 to 44 who are most commonly injured. Take a […]

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Blood Pressure Trivia

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. How well do you know the causes and risks of high blood pressure? What you know (or don’t know) can dramatically affect your health. Take this short quiz to find out.

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May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: How They’re Connected and How You Can Take Control May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Ah, spring – a time of new life all around us! Unfortunately, for many people, spring blooming also means a return of itchy eyes, runny noses, and scratchy throats. Yes, it’s “allergy […]

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Three Reasons to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids

Did you know that the average hearing aid lifespan is 5 years? After 5 years the device may not be working to its fullest potential and your hearing could be at stake. Below are just a few things people have said after trying the latest hearing aid technologies from Starkey and Signia Hearing Aid Manufacturers. […]

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Make It OK: Learn the Lingo

Make It OK: Learn the Lingo Talking more openly about mental illnesses is one way we can reduce the stigma and “Make It OK.” Sometimes we resort to silence because it can be hard to find the words to say. We’re part of a local effort to stop the silence and stigma surrounding mental illnesses. […]

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