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For far too many, “tis the season to be jolly” is a bunch of fa la la. But it doesn’t have to be. The holidays can be one of the more stressful times on the calendar, when those who recently have lost loved ones may become acutely aware of their loss; when financial woes, health issues, family tensions or even just the pressure to make the season perfect can turn a time of joy into a time of misery. But although you may not be able to change the stresses and anxieties that ac

Bones give us structure. Joints are where two bones come together. Some joints don’t move much at all (like cranial bones), others move quite a lot (like knees and shoulders). Unless we break or fracture a bone when we are young, we don’t think much about our bones and joints until we are older. But as we age, we think about our joint and bone health much more. Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder. It’s been called the “wear and tear” disease. There are a few fact

Today is an Absolutely Gorgeous day outside! If you have some time to take a walk or ride a bike, anything that will get you outdoors for even 10-15 minutes, you will have gotten yourself some natural Vitamin D. And yes, it is the kind that your body can use. Lack of Vitamin D can negatively affect your health. In fact, a recent article in the Journal of Internal Medicine states that lack of sun exposure is as dangerous as smoking. “Avoidance of sun exposure as a risk factor