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Seasonal Affective Disorder: What It Is and How to Treat It

During the dark days of winter, many people develop signs of depression. This specific type of depression is known as seasonal affective disorder. Symptoms of seasonal affective disorder These symptoms...

Heart and Vascular

Kristin’s Story: Back on Track After Diabetes Diagnosis

Unlike Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes in some cases is reversible. With diligent lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet and exercise, people can get their blood sugar down...

Healthy Living

Top Tips to Prevent the Flu This Season

It’s the time of year filled with chilly mornings, crinkly leaves, backyard bonfires and hearty soups. However, it is also the time of year when the flu begins to ramp...

Sports / Orthopedic

Managing Scar Tissue from Old Ankle Injuries

Scar tissue and ankle injuries go hand in hand. Scar tissue can form when you damage healthy tissue anywhere on your body. Tougher, fiber-like tissue grows in the place of...

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Healthy Living

Why to Follow Those Pesky Rules Before a Lab Test

You may be tempted to eat as usual, but here’s why to skip eating before your lab test A fasting blood test is when you’re asked to stop eating or...

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Stories

Thankful for Sight Restored: David’s Brain Tumor Journey

For David Wheatley, painting is not just his job, it’s his life’s work. For 73 years, he has been crawling around baseboards...

Healthy Living

Healthy Holiday Tips: Five Ways to Stay on Track

The holidays are a great time to catch up with family and friends, take part in traditions and reflect on blessings. However,...

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Sports / Orthopedic

Hamstring Tears and One Patient’s Recovery Experience

Imagine preparing for the trip of your life, only to injure yourself just days before. That was the case for Katrina Burns,...

Heart and Vascular

David’s New Life After Two Minimally Invasive Heart Procedures

In June 2019, 84-year-old David Hogrefe started experiencing shortness of breath, fatigue and swelling – symptoms of heart failure . David visited...

News

Heading Out of Town for The Holidays? Schedule a Travel Advice Evisit

Schedule a Travel Advice Evisit today Preparing for an international vacation or extended trip within the United States this holiday season? Mercy...

Heart and Vascular

Kristin’s Story: Back on Track After Diabetes Diagnosis

Unlike Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes in some cases is reversible. With diligent lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet and...

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You know to stay home when you have the flu—but for how long? Even if you’re feeling better, you’re still contagious 5 to 7 days after your symptoms first appeared. So enjoy a few extra days of rest and avoid passing the illness to others. #FluSeason #HealthTips

David thought he had an eye issue when his vision started worsening. He finally visited Mercy Health – #Paducah #Neurology to consult with a doctor and receive an MRI. The scan revealed a metastatic #melanoma, or large tumor, growing in his brain and affecting his ability to see, among other things. Now a brain cancer survivor, David has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. He just celebrated his 89th birthday and is grateful to be healthy and alive. What are you thankful for this year? Share it with us in our comments.
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#thankful #thanksgiving #grateful #braintumor #braincancer

Need to contribute to #Friendsgiving? Consider adding a vegetable-based side to the table. These stuffed squash taste like an indulgence but are a whole lot healthier.
Fill cooked butternut squash with a hearty filling consisting of quinoa, kale, chickpeas, cranberries, and desired herbs and seasonings. Serve warm and enjoy!
#ThanksgivingRecipes #HealthyEating

Keep your Thanksgiving indulgences in check with simple swaps like this protein-packed recipe for Chocolate Pecan Pie, a healthier spin on the classic dessert. ✅ 1 cup pecans ✅ 2 tsp vanilla extract & cornstarch ✅ 1/4 tsp salt ✅ 5/8 cup pure maple syrup ✅ 1 tbsp sugar ✅ 12.3 oz silken-firm tofu ✅ 2 tbsp cocoa powder ✅ Graham-cracker crust
Blend all ingredients (except pecans) until smooth. Add pecans and pulse a few times until chopped. Pour into a prepared pie crust and top with additional pecans if desired. Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes and enjoy warm or chilled!
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#pecanpierecipe #fallrecipe #thanksgivingrecipe #proteindessert

Cold caps play an important role for cancer patients during treatment and they aid in preventing hair loss. We are so grateful to the Pilgrim's Pride staff for their efforts and kindness.
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The Lourdes Hospital Foundation in Paducah, KY recently received a donation from Pilgrim's Chicken Paducah employees for our cold caps program in honor of breast cancer month in October. They hosted a woman-less beauty pageant, sold bracelets, and placed pink ribbons around the complex in honor of those affected by breast cancer.
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#breastcancercare #cancercare #coldcap #padcuahky #communityofcare

Unsure if your frequent bathroom breaks are normal or out of control? Our quiz can help. Answer the questions below and consider seeing your doctor for overactive bladder if you check two or more boxes.
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#bladder #bladderhealth #bladdercontrol #overactivebladder

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