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Adaptogens: What They Are and What You Can Expect?

Adaptogens

By Meredith Murdock, RA, CH In today’s post pandemic world, many of us experience stress on a daily basis. According to the American Psychological Association, over 76% of adults have reported experiencing stress within the past month. When we experience stress a few things happen to our body. First, our …

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HOW DOES SHOCKWAVE THERAPY AFFECT BONE AND CARTILAGE

SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

By Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics Shockwave Therapy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), has been used more and more for musculoskeletal conditions ranging from tendon tears to fractures, arthritis and swollen bones. The use of ESWT over the past 10 years has skyrocketed in both Europe and North America. As a …

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Understanding the Benefits of Laser Cataract Surgery

Laser Cataract Surgery

It is said that if you live long enough, you’ll develop a cataract. Though cataracts can affect young people, even children, most form over time, as proteins in the lens of the eye begin to clump together, limiting and distorting vision. Most often, cataracts begin to develop around age 40, …

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Stress Less for a Healthier Heart Happy brain, healthy heart.

Happy brain

We’ve all heard eating healthy and getting enough exercise is good for our heart, but your mental health can impact your heart as well. Research shows that conditions like chronic stress, depression and anxiety can lead to an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to the American Heart …

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Just Your Kind of Lifestyle

Lifestyle

At Sumter Senior Living, we believe the best way to stay out of the cold this winter is to warm the hearts of others with kindness. Our community is committed to personalized care—so that you can live your life feeling supported and assured that your needs will be met. February …

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The Power of Positive Thinking in the real estate market

Positive Thinking

By Sharon A. Bassett The power of positive thinking can be a powerful tool when buying or selling a home. When you approach the process with a positive attitude, you are more likely to make better decisions, feel more confident, and ultimately, achieve your goals. One of the most important …

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GLP1 and Semaglutide is Liquid Gold for Weight Loss, Insulin Resistance, and Type 2 Diabetes

Weight Loss

The newest prescription Type 2 Diabetes management on the market has weight loss experts abuzz with excitement. Mounjaro and Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medicine that is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Mounjaro is the first and …

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FIVE COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

ASSISTED LIVING

By Janice Martin, Senior Living Specialist If you haven’t visited an assisted living community in a long time, you may be surprised! Today’s communities look, feel, and even smell far differently than expected. Misconception #1 – It’s really old people Age really doesn’t have anything to do with whether a …

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Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

Stress Less

I know being physically active and eating healthy is good for my heart, but how does stress affect my heart? We’ve all heard eating healthy and getting enough exercise is good for our heart, but did you know mental health can impact your heart, too? Research shows that conditions like …

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Is Your Fish Oil Rancid?

Fish Oil Rancid

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD Think fish oil. If your gut reaction is “yuck,” you are in good company. Whether it’s from remembering Grandma’s cod liver oil or taking the foul horse-pills in the cupboard, the majority of us believe that fish oil ought to taste bad. We put up with …

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