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  Here in the South, July and August are two of the most sweltering months and it is important to take care of our bodies during times of extreme heat. One of the most common summertime dangers is dehydration. It…

Drowsiness &  Driving. Learn about the dangers of drowsy driving and the importance of good sleep habits. Falling asleep at the wheel is clearly dangerous, but being sleepy affects the ability to drive safely. Drowsiness makes drivers less attentive, slows…

    According to the US Department of Agriculture, eating fruits and vegetables is great for your health. An essential part of eating fruits and vegetables is making sure they are fresh and one of the best ways to assure…

    The weather is heating up and with that comes vacations spent at the lake and the beach and hot summer days spent at the pool. A common thought many people have is to build a “base tan” before…

    May. It’s the month of Mother’s Day, spring flowers, and graduations. However, May is also Better Sleep Month, according to the Better Sleep Council. The purpose of Better Sleep Month is to raise awareness about the benefits of…

  It also means more time to spend with family and friends and time to enjoy delicious foods together. Whether it is grilling for summer barbeques or enjoying picking out fresh, local produce at a Farmer’s Market, summertime is one…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (shortened to COPD from here on out) is the term for a collection of lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive airways disease, and emphysema. People with COPD suffer from long-term damages to the lungs (usually…

Sometimes when we are consistently exposed to something, we can become numb to it. Whether it be foul language, good manners, tragic news coverage - all kinds of things in our lives where the more we see of it, the…

We’ve had a few really severe cold spells already this year. And while it can bring some nice things -  snow, maybe some snow days for the kids, and perhaps a comfy movie night with those you care about -…

  The New Year is a perfect time to reflect on the past 12 months and assess which habits you want to take with you, and which ones you want to leave in 2013. Yes, resolutions can be hard to…