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  • Pop Quiz! Do You Know What Is — and Isn’t — a Service Animal?

    Pop Quiz! Do You Know What Is — and Isn’t — a Service Animal?

    Writer Thom Jones said, “Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them,” so it’s no surprise that dogs can also be trained to help people with disabilities. Service dogs helping the blind have been around for hundreds of years, but did you know there are also service dogs that help owners with…

  • The Frazzle Factor

    The Frazzle Factor

    Exploring the Link Between Stress and Heart Health by REBEKAH PIERCE If you’ve ever felt like stress is something that’s all in your head, think again. It’s likely doing much more than just making you feel overwhelmed.  Chronic stress has a sneaky way of impacting your entire body, and those impacts aren’t just limited to…

  • Survivor’s Story

    Survivor’s Story

    Alex Santiago Learns Family Is at the Root of His Heart in More Ways Than One by REBEKAH PIERCE “Listen to your heart.” That’s the advice given to practically everyone these days, it seems, from young entrepreneurs thinking about launching their own startups to high school students attempting to choose a college major. But for…

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  • Three Reasons to Smile This Holiday Season

    Three Reasons to Smile This Holiday Season

    by GERALD V. CERDAN, DMD Since this is the Health & Beauty Edition and the holidays are up on us, let’s switch it up a bit and talk about how a beautiful smile can change how you look and feel for the better. It’s not uncommon for someone with a cracked tooth or yellow enamel…

  • Heartburn and the Holidays

    Heartburn and the Holidays

    The holiday season is upon us and for many, it is a time of indulgence as well as celebration. At such times, heartburn and acid reflux can become more of a problem for folks who suffer from these chronically, or even for those who do not. Heartburn is a symptom caused by stomach acid irritating…

  • Oral Hygiene Tips for the Cooler Months

    Oral Hygiene Tips for the Cooler Months

    When it’s cold outside, exposed skin isn’t the only part of your body that can suffer from a drier climate. Your mouth and oral hygiene can suffer as well, and it is important to remain proactive in keeping your mouth, teeth, and gums healthy during the colder months. Here are a few common issues that are…

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