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  • Our Medical Community Responds

    Our Medical Community Responds

    Healthcare Facilities Focus on Facts, Precautions by TERESA SCHIFFER There is a new “C” word scaring people these days, and we’re willing to bet you’ve already heard it – coronavirus. Everywhere you look, coronavirus, or COVID-19, is on people’s lips. While the CDC is recommending we all take precautions, such as handwashing, good household hygiene,…

  • Staying in the Game

    Staying in the Game

    Polk Senior Games Help Seniors Stay Active and Involved by PAUL CATALA During her younger years in her Michigan hometown, Dot Van Farowe says she participated in a variety of sports and leisure activities. But at 91 years old, Van Farowe’s days of “pass, punt and kick” football, playing basketball, water and snow skiing and…

  • Pop Quiz: Handwashing Is the Best Defense, but Are You Doing It Right?

    Pop Quiz: Handwashing Is the Best Defense, but Are You Doing It Right?

    Amidst the information being released concerning COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, is a gem that will serve you well far into the future: proper handwashing procedures. Study after study has shown that properly washing your hands is one of the best defenses against any virus, bacteria, or germ. If you want to prevent being…

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  • Editor’s Dose: We’ve got your back

    Editor’s Dose: We’ve got your back

      In this month’s Web Exclusive Feature, we’ve got your back covered – literally. The title of February’s feature is “Get Back in Action” and talks about how to avoid back pain, which according to experts, is the second most common reason for visits to a primary care physician. There are a number of reasons…

  • On love and jealousy and keeping the relationship healthy

      We know we should be happy if our spouse has a regular paycheck or has embarked on a successful campaign to losing weight in the New Year. But sometimes that green-eyed monster called jealousy interferes with our good feelings. Instead, we wallow in self-pity because we gave up our paying job to stay home…

  • PCMA Letter: Here to help you safely keep your admirable resolutions

      ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Everyone was eating…even the mouse!   During the holidays we enjoy celebrating with friends and family. We overeat and drink more than we should. Excuses for overindulgence are as easy to find as holiday cheer.   Following the holidays, either out of penance for…

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