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Dec 30, 2025

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This week we will discuss the topic of "functional fitness"  With the new year upon us many people want to add fitness or getting healthy as goals and we are here to help!

Functional fitness is a simple, effective way to keep your body moving and reduce restlessness. It focuses on exercises that help you perform...


Dec 28, 2025

By the end of the first week of the new year, nearly 77% of New Year’s resolutions have already failed (Norcross, 1988). That’s discouraging—but it doesn’t mean you should stop trying.

It means most of us are setting resolutions in ways that don’t work.

You aren’t weak or lazy. More often, the problem is...


Dec 16, 2025

The lymphatic system, or lymphoid system, is one of the components of the circulatory system, and it serves a critical role in both immune function and surplus extracellular fluid drainage.  Components of the lymphatic system include lymph, lymphatic vessels and plexuses, lymph nodes, lymphatic cells, and a variety of...


Dec 9, 2025

This week we are talking about Pancreatic cancer.  This is a type of cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the pancreas. The pancreas lies behind the lower part of the stomach. It makes enzymes that help digest food and hormones that help manage blood sugar.

The most common type of pancreatic cancer is pancreatic...


Dec 2, 2025

Diabetes

This week we discuss diabetes mellitus, a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues. It's also the brain's main source of fuel.

The main cause of diabetes varies by type. But no matter what type of...