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To Susana Soth, the scar tissue from her mastectomy six weeks ago feels like a rubber band wrapped tight around her chest. But the band is loosening, she said, thanks to help from her physical therapist. And she’s hopeful that by loosening up that tissue, she’ll be able to maintain as much mobility in her … Read more

For many health-conscious consumers the thought of following-up with their New Years Resolutions typically accompanies a resolve that includes being deprived in the coming year. While the top New Years resolutions on most lists include: quitting smoking, losing weight, exercising more, and controlling finances – those enthusiasts who are committed to making a change in … Read more

Despite the fact that every hospital aims to provide the highest quality care to every patient, only some manage to achieve superior performance across many common treatments. The 2014 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence places Adventist Medical Center (AMC) in the top five percent of hospitals nationwide for consistently demonstrating safe and effective clinical … Read more

WASHINGTON — In a first, working-age people now make up the majority in U.S. households that rely on food stamps — a switch from a few years ago, when children and the elderly were the main recipients. Some of the change is due to demographics, such as the trend toward having fewer children. But a … Read more

There are so many things that can hold us back from achieving optimal health.  Some are things are within our control and some simply put, are not.  For people who suffer from something as debilitating as claustrophobia, the thought of being confined to a small space for any amount of time may be unthinkable.  An … Read more

Everyone has mild memory lapses from time to time. You go from the kitchen to the bedroom to get something, only to find yourself wondering what you needed. You can’t find your car keys one day and your reading glasses the next. Lapses such as these are usually just signs of a normal brain that’s … Read more

BEND, Ore. — After eight years as president and CEO of St. Charles Health System, Jim Diegel will step down from his leadership position once a successor CEO has been hired. The St. Charles Board of Directors will begin a national search for a new president and CEO in January 2014. Diegel will continue to … Read more

When it comes time to step back, unwind and refresh your outlook on your professional practice you want to do so in an atmosphere that is conducive to both leisure and learning.  Many professional groups and organizations have found that one of the best places to do this is at The Wildhorse Resort and Casino … Read more

Professionals in a variety of Industries are closing deals close to the Vine and many are opting to send their clients gifts that provide a delicious return on investment. Harry & David is America’s largest multi-channel marketer of gourmet premium fruit gifts, fine chocolates, baked goods and confections. Nearly eighty years ago they began turning … Read more

Have you been told that you snore in your sleep? Do you wake up feeling unrested and irritable, or do you nod off at the computer—or worse, at the wheel? These are common signs that you may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder that—left untreated—can take its toll on the body and mind. … Read more