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JODY HOLTON — Recognizing stroke symptoms can save a life
Today’s column was inspired by events that happened three years ago in my very own home. I have thought of myself as well informed, competent ...
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JODY HOLTON — Constant Anger and Stress is Bad for Your Overall Health
It seems like a lot of folks are worked up over life in general these days. They have a burr under their saddle and seem ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, November 5, 2022 12:03 am
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JODY HOLTON — Hey men (and those who care of them), please go to the doctor
Ok readers, who out there goes for a yearly well check-up? Who out there will go if there is a lump, bump or pain that ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, October 29, 2022 1:04 am
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JODY HOLTON — Can my medication make me sick?
Medication is a wonderful thing; it saves lives and improves chronic conditions. In most cases, it is the difference between living and existing. However, there ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, October 22, 2022 12:03 am
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JODY HOLTON — The Doctor wants an A1C Test. What is it? Why do I need it?
It’s a blood test your doctor will order at least twice a year, or more often if needed. A1C tests measure average blood glucose over ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, October 15, 2022 12:03 am
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JODY HOLTON — It’s vital to know the highs and lows of blood pressure
Blood pressure is the measure of the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. The heart pumps blood into the arteries, which carry the ...
by Jody Holton, Sunday, October 9, 2022 12:03 am
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JODY HOLTON — Eat healthy, but don’t skip the flavor
Does eating healthy bring visions of endless salads with only a squeeze of lemon? Dried out baked chicken breasts? Bowls of bland steamed vegis’s? BLEH! ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, October 1, 2022 12:03 am
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JODY HOLTON — Maintaining strong bones is important as we mature
As we achieve “senior status” in life just one of the many changes in our bodies is bone loss, known as osteopenia and osteoporosis. Unfortunately, ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, September 24, 2022 12:03 am
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JODY HOLTON — It’s time to talk ear health
Many medical conditions, can affect your hearing health. Treatment of these and other hearing losses can often lead to improved or restored hearing. If left ...
by Jody Holton, Saturday, September 17, 2022 12:03 am
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JODY HOLTON — Focus on good dental health
Healthy living encompasses so many area: mind, body and spirit. Today, we are talking about oral health. I know, just talking about a visit to ...