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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 …

Every March, the American Red Cross celebrates Red Cross Month and the Tennessee Volunteer Region is urging all to get involved. This March, the American Red Cross would like to recognize the nation’s Everyday Heroes who reach out to help their neighbors when they are in need. These everyday heroes …

The Polar Vortex has caused one of the coldest winters on record this season and we feel very fortunate to enjoy our “Florida Winters.” But spring is almost here! For many, wintertime is a trade-off that’s been happening for years: as soon as the cold weather hits, snowbirds from the …

Hearing Company Offers Risk Free Trial HERE ARE SOME WARNING SIGNS OF HEARING LOSS: 1. You hear but have trouble understanding all the words in a conversation, especially in a crowd. 2. You often ask people to repeat themselves. 3. You find telephone conversation increasingly difficult. 4. Family complains you …

Building a healthy plate is easy when you make half your plate fruits and vegetables. It’s also a great way to add color, flavor and texture plus vitamins, minerals and fiber. All this is packed in fruits and vegetables that are low in calories and fat. Make 2 cups of …

By Alex Anderson Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church – Not long ago I asked my wife a drilling question, “What would be the most important advice you could give to another person who ‘just found out’ that they had cancer?”  She went completely silent for a few moments, …

By Crystal Johnsen – When living on your own is no longer your best option, fear of the unknown can get the best of you.  So take a deep breath because I have four myths about assisted living that are sure to ease some of your anxiety. Myth 1 I …