Systemic advocacy and community action through COPE
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...Let’s reframe our thoughts about food and our bodies
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...UTMC heart team offers advanced hybrid treatment for coronary artery disease
In individuals with coronary artery disease, blockages in the coronary arteries reduce or
...Running tips for beginners and Dave's Races
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...Make the most of that Valentine’s Day flower bouquet
Valentine’s Day is about showing that special someone in your life how much you care, and what
...Mercy Health cardiologist encourages a proactive approach to heart health
Steven Bruhl, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital, observes that
...Lutheran Services in America and Genacross Lutheran Services Join Forces with Aetna
Recognized for their continuing focus on strengthening families, Lutheran Services in America
...Great Lakes Vascular Institute offers open house and free vascular screenings February 29
On Saturday, February 29, Great Lakes Vascular Institute will host an open house from 9:00 to
...A Walk in the Park - You just wear me out
Papilio Spa and Wellness Center donates proceeds to help victims of sex trafficking and domestic violence
Visiting a premier medical spa for aesthetic services can be an act of altruism. Clients of
...Super Fitness celebrates 48 years of promoting healthy living
Promoting better health among people of every age, gender, ethnicity, and body type has been a
...How to help your senior loved one elude loneliness
February can be a lonely month. All the holiday parties and get-togethers are behind us, and
...AlterG broadens therapeutic horizons for Laurels rehab team
Physical therapists continually seek novel ways to help clients regain strength, endurance,
...The role of nutrition in cancer prevention
The standard American diet rates very poorly in promoting good health. We see this quite
...Discover the Catholic school difference
In today’s popular culture, concepts like faith, self-discipline, and respect for others are
...Anne Grady Services receives grant from Greater Toledo Community Foundation
Anne Grady Services received a grant for $2,500 from the Mr. and Mrs. Darrell H. Fox Fund II of
...ProMedica spine clinics enhance access to care for patients with back or neck problems
Pain in the back or neck can adversely impact virtually all aspects of a person’s life,
...The keys to conflict resolution
What is conflict resolution? Conflicts, arguments, and change are natural parts of our lives as
...You’re never too old for Super Slow Training
Though most of the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered
...Learn…Earn…Return
Irecently heard an expression that will have an everlasting impact on my personal and
...Having a bad day? Change your soundtrack!
“Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak,” or so
...Spiritually Speaking | The profound power of caring
The month of November brings with it for me a time to reflect on and express my gratitude for
...Sound Advice from Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic
Q: Our son returned from serving in the military complaining of ringing in one of his ears. He
...Be your own advocate
There is an issue in a nursing home where you live. Let’s say it’s something fairly simple.
...nobody’s perfect | Avoiding medical tests
“Iwill not have a mammogram,” says Heather, who works at an assisted-living facility. “I pay
...You’re never too old for Super Slow Training
Though most of the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered
...US veterans and tinnitus
As we celebrate Veterans Day this month and honor the men and women who made the ultimate
...Achieve “relative peace” this holiday season
Holiday family gatherings are a time to come together with loved ones, strengthen familial
...Six reasons to visit an acupuncturist
Ihave been practicing acupuncture for almost 40 years. When I first started out, I was faced
...Dreaming of a deep-fried Thanksgiving turkey? Heed these safety tips!
The trend of deep frying the Thanksgiving turkey continues to grow all across our nation, and
...There’s still time to get your flu shot!
The flu season just began this month, and already you’re seeing some worrisome signs. Coworkers
...What to consider when shopping cosmetic procedures
People who are seeking a cosmetic procedure to help them look and feel their best can quickly
...A late-autumn gardening to-do list
It’s time once again to bid a fond farewell to the growing season and put our gardens and
...TURKEY: the ultimate comfort food
As every child knows, the culinary world is divided into two categories—the stuff that tastes
...Start planning to liven up your landscape this winter
Just because it’s getting cold outside and your plants are settling down for a long winter’s
...Manor at Perrysburg to host free health fair November 14
When it comes to your health, knowledge is power and an ounce of prevention is worth the
...Low vision meets high tech at Sight Center symposium
Losing your sight doesn’t have to mean losing your independence. There are a growing number of
...Winter running tips
As the winter months approach, running outdoors in cold conditions is not as appealing as the
...mBrace Naturals CBD Health and Wellness Center is good for what ails you!
In this high-pressure, fast-paced world we live in, there is one thing that many of us share in
...Winter can be hard on older adults
Winter is coming to Northwest Ohio, and it will be here soon. Winter is hard on elder loved
...A WALK IN THE PARK | The Green Table
Near the Four Corners where Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado come together is a landmark
...Laurels therapist brings health benefits of tai chi to community
The therapy team at The Laurels of Toledo stands ready to help area residents get back to
...Healthy eating with diabetes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month—an observance that impacts us all. With over 30 million
...Mercy Health empowers persons with diabetes with education
With the rate of diabetes and prediabetes continuing to trend upward in the United States,
...UTMC team provides expert help for overactive bladder and incontinence
People who have an overactive bladder (OAB) experience frequent urination, day and night, along
...Are you ready for the holidays?
The holiday season is upon us, and the question that I ask this month is, are you—more
...Healthy ways to cope with bereavement during the holidays
The holidays are hectic and stressful for everyone, but for people coping with the loss of a
...It’s in your power to prevent lung cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer
...Tips for avoiding holiday overindulgence
The holiday season can be a perilous time for people who are trying to avoid weight gain or
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