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By Katie Keel, APRN-C We made it through the year! If you had resolutions and kept them – good for you! If you never made a resolution and need an idea – consider the 44% of Americans for the 2022 New Year who made a pledge to eat healthier and …

Several studies have been conducted on the link between depression and hearing loss. Recent findings indicate that of the groups studied, women of all ages and adults age 18 to 69 with hearing loss are more likely to experience “significant depression” than hearing loss sufferers over 70.1 “We found a …

By Karen Pashley We don’t need a calendar to tell us the holiday season is officially here. In the blink of an eye, merchants swapped the pumpkins and scarecrows for snowmen and glittering baubles. Announcements of sales we simply cannot miss are flooding our inboxes, and the race is on …

The holidays are one of the most joyous times of the year, but they can also be one of the most stressful. We look forward to spending time with our families, celebrating and reflecting on the end of another year, but all of the extra activity and social interactions can …

Staying healthy doesn’t stop with your annual checkup. And prioritizing your mental well-being is just as important as supporting your physical health. Mental well-being is an overall positive and hopeful emotion, fueled by a sense of purpose and satisfaction in life. Mental well-being also means being able to adapt to …

Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, accounting for about 3% of all cancers and 7% of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Due to various factors, the disease is difficult to detect at an early stage, when it is more …

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the country’s leading cause of cancer death. Though it may not get as much attention as other cancers, lung cancer accounts for a startling 23% of all cancer deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates that at the close of 2022, the US will …

By Hope Allen, PA-C Happy National Healthy Skin Month everyone! What do you think of when you picture “healthy” skin? When I think of healthy skin, I think of the first time I held my niece and nephew. I remember looking down at their little fingers and toes, those big, …

“In the unlikely event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure — please secure your own oxygen mask first before assisting others around you.” We hear these instructions each time we fly. The point is you won’t be able to help others if you are struggling to breathe yourself. But …

According to the CDC, as many as 1 in 3 diabetes patients suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD). In fact, the most frequent cause of chronic kidney disease is diabetes. This is because people with diabetes have high blood sugar levels which cause damage to the kidneys and leads to …