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Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

Kendra — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:40:31 +0000

Are you tired of being chained to your medications? Are you tired of feeling bad all the time? Me too. Last week I made one of the best decisions of my life. I made myself sit down and watch the documentary “Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead” on Netflix. (Don’t have Netflix, no problem, it’s on [...]

What Natural Remedies Do You Use?

Kendra — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:30:34 +0000

Would you take a swig of Apple Cider Vinegar if it made your heartburn go away? It works! But boy does it taste….well, bad would be an understatement. When I’m ailing I go to google for answers. I always try a natural remedy first. I don’t have anything against Doctor’s, I just would rather try [...]

Medicine Made Easy in New Boston

Jathan Fink — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:00:12 +0000

Four years ago, the hospital closed, several physicians either moved away from New Boston or retired, and only two primary care doctors remained in the area. Community leaders were concerned because they didn’t know how residents would receive the medical attention they needed. Then a new facility opened that has helped bridge the gap in healthcare.

Things You Need to Know About Sunscreens

Donna Standridge — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:10:10 +0000

Summertime… So many outdoor activities, so little time! We look forward to long, carefree days playing in the sun, be it a picnic, trip to the lake, or just lounging by the pool. Whatever you do, make sure you protect your skin. Don’t leave home without adequate sun protection! According to the American Academy of [...]

A Miracle for Joey Price – Residents of Hope, Arkansas Rally Round One of Their Own

Jathan Fink — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:00:39 +0000

Boys will be boys. From the time we can walk, most of us loved to tumble and play, and a little fall off a sofa is never a big deal. But when 3-year-old Joey Price took that spill off his father’s couch in March, he didn’t bounce back so quickly. “Everything seemed to be okay,” [...]

Physicians Offer Exceptional Health Care and Allay Fears During Medical Crisis

Jathan Fink — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:52:25 +0000

Doctors get a bad rap. Sure, no one likes to go to the physician’s office to be poked or prodded, but when our bodies betray us, sometimes we’re left with no choice. Yesterday, I woke up feeling fine, albeit a little tired. But these days, who doesn’t? I had my coffee, tossed back my [...]

Elvis is Alive and Well at the Senior Expo in Texarkana – June 7 [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Jathan Fink — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:05:06 +0000

The Senior Expo 2012 is rockin’ along at full power with Elvis at the helm today at Special Events on the Boulevard. Hurry out before you miss all the fun while the King serenades attendees with classics like “Stuck On You.” And even if you don’t want to get out of your chair, feel free [...]

Drink Coffee, Live Longer [POLL]

Scott Mills — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:43:22 +0000

Here’s some news that will make a morning DJ’s day. A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that drinking one or more cups of coffee per day may lower your risk of dying from chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart disease. This new study is, by far, the biggest one [...]

Your Commute to Work Could be Endangering Your Health [POLL]

Scott Mills — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:11:39 +0000

According to a new study in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, commutes of 10 miles or longer could pose health risks including obesity and heart disease. This is another one of those “duh” studies. Of course all that sitting isn’t good for you. Ways to offset the negative effects? Park a little farther away [...]

Do You Snore? Cuddle up With This Teddy Bear [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:35:32 +0000

A Teddy Bear made for snorers? I thought this was funny! The Waseda University in Japan has created a robotic stuffed bear pillow that monitors snoring through a microphone. But wait, it gets better! It comes with a matching little bear oxygen meter that the “snorer” attaches to their hand. Following me so far? O.k., [...]

Coffee Makes Women Smarter, Men Dumber

Lisa Lindsey — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:20:15 +0000

A new study says drinking coffee makes us girls more brainpower and men mentally slower. So, drink up girls! Guys not so much! According to a new study in England, drinking coffee ameliorates women’s brainpower in stressful situations, but makes men slower on the uptake. And because caffeine is the most widely consumed drug in [...]