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Three-Link Chain of Addiction Why is it so hard for many people to quit smoking? Most smokers know that they’re addicted, but they may not realize that there are several aspects to their addiction. We call this the “three-link chain of addition.”

We have welcomed in the New Year. I sincerely hope everyone had a joyous and meaningful holiday. Typically this time of year, there are lots of ads on TV, in print media, and on social media regarding making resolutions for making life

Tis the season for diets, exercise plans and health goals.  Are you making New Year’s Resolutions this year?  Wellness promotions are everywhere – social media, TV ads and grocery stores. Be Cautious of Quick Fix Diets I’m all in for a health

If you have come this far in my journey you have gotten to know a little bit about me, my classmates and our time in Grand Island. So, if you will, allow me to take you through the last part of our

In January 2020, the World Health Organization announced that there was a mysterious Coronavirus– related illness that had first been identified in Wuhan, China.  Since then this illness has spread resulting in a global pandemic; the likes of which hasn’t been seen

You may have a kidney stone and not even know it. When a kidney stone “falls” into the ureter, the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder, it typically causes extreme pain as urine backs up into the kidney

The holidays are here! No doubt many of us are anticipating time with family and friends, gift giving and receiving, and then there’s all that yummy food! Comfort foods – those once-a-year-delights that many of us didn’t get to enjoy last year

December is the ideal time for National Safe Toys and Gifts month as that is when we are picking out holiday gifts for our children — and also for nieces, nephews, grandkids and friends. Tips for Shopping Safely for Kids If you’re

Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP) is a minimally invasive procedure for removal of the prostate due to cancer. The prostate is a gland that surrounds the urethra (the tube that urine passes through as it exits the body). Recovery tends to involve

It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are upon us already! Family time, holiday caroling, and the season of giving- what could be better? There’s one other thing that frames the holiday season for many, and that’s food. Particularly, TONS of delicious