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Working on a midsection miracle
Finding a routine to get rid of that stubborn stomach fat Belly fat. Midriff bulge. Stomach flab. Wheat belly. That extra layer of fat around the abdomen goes by a number of names. Whatever you call it, if you’ve got it, more than likely you want it gone. Now. And it’s hard to budge. The…
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Keeping your feet fit
Proper foot care can prevent injury and unnecessary pain Most of us use our feet all day, every day – for work, for play, to get to the car, school, shopping, and to bed after a long day at the office. With all of this walking, it’s not surprising that there are more than 300…
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7 ways to save on medical bills
Cut costs without cutting corners With the rising cost of healthcare coverage – or worse – when we’re unemployed and uninsured, bills mount and we’re likely to postpone all the health expenses we can. But when it comes to our wellbeing, there are better options. Of course, staying healthy is always the best one. “Eat…
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August Is Children’s Eye Health/Safety Month
Children require clear and comfortable vision to be successful in school and extracurricular activities.
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Kidneys and Your Vascular Health
Your kidneys remove excess water and waste products from your body. When the kidneys start to lose function, it is most commonly due to advancing age, long-term effects of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart issues, or a combination of these factors. Sometimes, infections and diseases that are present from birth can affect kidney function. Because…
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Reducing the Need for Glasses at the Time of Cataract Surgery
by Damon Welch M.D. & Daniel Welch M.D. Cataract surgery is an extremely successful surgery. With cataract surgery, we have the ability to restore vision lost over time from the natural clouding of the lens, which occurs with age. In addition, special instruments allow us to measure the eye and lessen the dependence on…
