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The National Autism Association is getting the word out and saving lives with their Big Red Safety Toolkit! The goal of their AWAARE (Autism Wandering Awareness Alerts Response Education) website is to help prevent wandering incidents and deaths within the Autism community. Similar to wandering behaviors in seniors with dementia …

Participation in sports offers tremendous social, emotional and physical benefits for children.  We know that one of the worst things for kids is to be sidelined with an injury.  As parents and coaches, there are simple things we can do to help reduce preventable injuries and keep our kids playing …

By Steven T. Powell, MD and Dori Hite,MPAS,PA-C – We’ve all been there: an embarrassed moment, an extra hard work out, a brief loss of temper. It happens to the best of us, and even the best of us have suffered from the occasional red face. But what about those …

By Carolyn Waygood, Certified Natural Health Professional, Diabetes Educator and Weight Loss Coach – Ahighly controversial weight-loss practice called “Combo-Pilling”, taking two or more diet products that together are supposed to be more effective than one, is an “underground” practice that’s gaining momentum across the country. Is it safe? We …

George is a singer, performer, and a family man.  And he did not feel confident about his appearance on stage.  Cosmetic surgery has evolved and both men and women alike are taking advantage of new technology and less invasive techniques! For George Shelton, his experience at ImageLift was AMAZING! At …

Are you one of the lucky people that simply lie down at night and fall asleep right away and stay that way for the next 8 hours?  Do you wake up feeling completely rested, refreshed and energized for the day without the need for caffeine to get you moving?   If …

By Alex Anderson Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church – At a recent men’s gathering, I was asked to share some of my journey in ministry – specifically on sacrifice. At first I thought about the decades of long hours and little sleep, extending a helping hand to the …

By Crystal Johnsen – Is assisted living the right choice for your loved one?  When you stop by to help mom out or just to visit are you beginning to notice things like a bare refrigerator or spoiled food?  Is she dressed in the same clothes over and over again, …

Sometimes mammography by itself is not enough to get a complete health picture and further testing is required. Breast MRI is a painless, radiation-free test that uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce exceptionally detailed two-dimensional images of the breasts to provide more information than mammography alone. …

By Steven T. Powell, MD – It seems as though there are skin care products available in just about every store you shop in these days. With so many products available, trying to decide which products will work for your particular skin type and skin problems can be an overwhelming …