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Supporting March of Dimes – One Mother’s Story
Read more: Supporting March of Dimes – One Mother’s StoryCallie Miers did not know much about premature birth until it happened to her. Baylor Knox Miers was born at 27 weeks December 27, 2013. Callie shares his story and why she is passionate about supporting the March of Dimes’ March for Babies walk April 5, 2014 in Tulsa, OK. )
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Gaining Strength through Pulmonary Rehab at Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
Read more: Gaining Strength through Pulmonary Rehab at Hillcrest Hospital ClaremoreSherry Wimberly grew up with a love for horses and started riding at the age of three. Her father nurtured that love as he drove her from Oklahoma City to Norman every chance they had to take Sherry riding. She went on to compete in rodeos across Oklahoma as a barrel racer. In 2006, horses…
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Getting Stronger with Pulmonary Rehab
Read more: Getting Stronger with Pulmonary RehabWhen the weather is nice there is nothing Ronnie Duerkson, 70, loves more than to be outside – playing with his three grandchildren, gardening or going for a ride on his motorcycle. However, at the age of 69, Ronnie was diagnosed with bullous emphysema. The condition slowed him down, making it difficult to breathe. As…
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Nutrition Month Starts in the Café at Hillcrest South
Read more: Nutrition Month Starts in the Café at Hillcrest SouthMarch is National Nutrition Month and this year the theme – Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right – is kicking off in the kitchen of the Hillcrest South Café. The dietary staff prepares 1400 meals from scratch every day for patients, visitors and hospital employees. Highlighting health and nutrition on the menu is the goal…
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Best Diet when Breastfeeding
Read more: Best Diet when BreastfeedingNow that you are no longer pregnant, how should your diet change when you are breastfeeding? Depending on mom and baby, changes in diet for nursing mothers can vary a little or quite a bit from pregnancy. You will need to watch and see how your baby responds to certain foods you eat, which they…
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Secret to aging gracefully? Enjoy life researchers say.
Read more: Secret to aging gracefully? Enjoy life researchers say.Are you happy and it shows? New research says yes. More than 3,000 participants aged 60 and older were assessed for their self-reported level of happiness and ability to perform daily activities such as bathing or getting dressed, along with their walking speed. Researchers found those reporting a low sense of well-being were more than three times…
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Sitting 8 Hours a Day and the Impact on Your Health
Read more: Sitting 8 Hours a Day and the Impact on Your HealthWhether it is in front of the computer at work, behind the wheel on the way home or watching our favorite show later that night, sitting is a large part of our day, but it is taking a toll on our health. The average American sits 8 hours a day. That is quite a stretch…
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Is it the flu? Pneumonia? A cold? COVID-19?
Read more: Is it the flu? Pneumonia? A cold? COVID-19?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Oklahoma is one of many states that often report a widespread flu outbreak. However, does that mean that every time we get sick it is the flu? While we are familiar with the signs and symptoms of the flu – severe body aches, fever and…
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Preventing Birth Defects – National Folic Acid Awareness Week
Read more: Preventing Birth Defects – National Folic Acid Awareness WeekAre you pregnant? Are you thinking of becoming pregnant soon? Folic acid should already be a part of your daily prenatal care to help prevent birth defects of the spine and brain (neural tube defects). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says as many as 50 to 70 percent of neural tube defects could be prevented…
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Pregnant? Boost Immune System During Winter Months
Read more: Pregnant? Boost Immune System During Winter MonthsWhen you are pregnant, your immune system is naturally decreased to accommodate the growing baby. However, when the cold and flu season arrives, this can be a potentially bad combination. Help keep you and your unborn baby safe this winter by naturally boosting your immune system and taking these steps to stay healthy. Exercise As…