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Alzheimer’s Dementia is Not a Normal Part of Aging

We all worry about becoming more forgetful as we age, but Alzheimer’s dementia isn’t a normal part of aging. Understanding ...

Top 3 Heart Conditions: CAD, Heart Failure, & Afib

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women worldwide. In fact, it kills one person ...

Breastfeeding 101: Insider’s Guide to Success

Bonding, convenience, formula shortages, inflation. There are plenty of reasons to consider breastfeeding your newborn. As a midwife, it’s something ...

COVID-19 and Dementia: Advice for Caregivers 

In March 2020, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19 from the SARS-CoV-2 virus) became a global pandemic that affected us all.  In ...

Genetically Tailored Therapy

I recently heard an ad for Vanderbilt University on a national radio program.  The ten-second spot was marketing a new ...

A Coach's Heart Scare: From Google to Quadruple Bypass

For the third night in a row, Mike Dempsey felt awful. He was uncomfortable and experiencing chest pain. He remembered ...

Starving Children in China

A few decades ago children all over this country were expected to polish off platefuls of brussel sprouts and broccoli ...

When Hearts Fail: 5 Essentials for Heading off Heart Failure

It’s been called a condition of epic proportions. Heart failure is alarmingly common, affecting 6.5 million adults in the U.S. ...

Top Tips for Mothers Choosing to Breastfeed

Becoming a mother can bring on a wealth of questions and concerns, including how to feed your child. Mothers do ...

Glitches and Quirks

A number of years ago, as I was sitting in a college class, I reached down to pick up my ...

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