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Be prepared for emergencies, storms
At the start of last year's hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted a more active season due, in part, to the record warm ocean temperatures.
Student doctor finishes clinical here
Student Dr. Jonathan J. Brisson recently completed an externship with Thomas Byrnes, D.O., at REDICARE-Urgent Medical Care in Richmond Hill this month.
Behaviorial problem may be thinking problem
Browsing a gift shop the other day, I happened on a decorative plaque on which was inscribed a quote attributed to the late "power of positive thinking" guru Norman Vincent Peale: "Change your thinking, and you change your world."
Seek help if you suspect dementia
Having gone through the experience with my mother, I've had great empathy for Tyler, the son of Pat Summitt, as he supported his mother while she underwent tests that led to the dismal diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and then met with the university and friends to share that information.
Disobedience not an aim of parent's intentions
The question of the day: Why do today's parents have more problems with obedience than their grandparents ever thought possible?
West Nile kills north Florida woman
JACKSONVILLE - Authorities say a 57-year-old Jacksonville woman has died after contracting the West Nile virus.
Surgery restores soldier's sight
Objects most people with 20/20 vision can see from a distance of 400 feet, 2nd Lt. David Dean Jr. couldn't see unless they were from a distance of 20 feet - at least until two Winn Army Community Hospital ophthalmologists improved his eyesight through Implantable Collamer Lens surgery Wednesday.
CDC: Few adults smoke
CHICAGO - Fewer U.S. adults are smoking and those who do light up are smoking fewer cigarettes each day, but the trend is weaker than the government had hoped.
Live longer, pay attention to your health
A Monroe woman, Bessie Cooper, recently celebrated her 115th birthday. Mrs. Cooper is listed as the world's oldest person. She had been the second-oldest but Maria Gomes Valentin of Brazil, who was 48 days older, died June 21, making Mrs. Cooper the new record-holder.
Children sense parents' lack of control
Q: I gave birth to our second child a few weeks ago so I'm sleep-deprived and running low on patience.
Men must heed prostate-cancer risks
Every September, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is widely promoted to educate men across the United States about the disease and to encourage them to get screened.
Separate siblings to fix biting problems
Q: In the past month, our 36-month-old daughter has started biting her 22-month-old brother, usually over toy struggles. It is always to get his hand to release the toy in question.
Nutrients you need; aren't getting
Could you have a vitamin or mineral deficiency and not know it? Maybe, if your diet doesn't contain enough of these key players.
WACH to host baby expo
Winn Army Community Hospital on Fort Stewart will host a baby expo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in the hospital's Patriot Auditorium. The expo will provide new and expecting parents with information and education. It was organized in large part because Fort Stewart currently is experiencing a "baby boom," according to Winn Public Affairs Officer Michelle Gordon. The average birth rate for Winn Army Community Hospital is 60-70 births per month. That number is expected ...
Create healthy, easy snacks
One of the things I really look forward to each summer is our grandchildren's vacation away from their parents. They spend this time with their grandparents in Hinesville and seem as equally excited to be here as we are to have them. It's also a wonderful bonding time for "the cousins" - as they call themselves.
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