The Nurturing Well by: Jill StarbuckWorry warts (people who chronically worry) exist everywhere. In fact, because of chronic worry, nearly 20% of the U.S. population now deals with an anxiety disorder, costing us nearly $42 billion annually. The fact that we worry is not the issue. The issue is that we don’t know how to…
Category: Health
A Reason for Everything
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill StarbuckSometimes for running events, runners dress up for inspiration, fun, and as part of a race theme. Not everyone is comfortable wearing what some may consider “lame,” “frivolous,” or “outlandish” gear during a sports event. However, for many runners, it is not uncommon to see crazy outfits skirting around a…
Mercy General Surgeons Join Staff at Paulding County Hospital
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Mercy Defiance Clinic and Paulding County Hospital are pleased to announce that Mercy’s three general surgeons have joined the staff and are now seeing patients at both Paulding County Hospital and Mercy Defiance. The three, Souheil Al-Jadda, M.D., Jeffrey A. Pruitt, M.D., and John W. Shaw, M.D., are experienced physicians and all are board certified…
Banish the Diet
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For health reasons, we should all abandon the word “diet.” That’s right. Diet is a four-letter word that conjures up anxiety, failure, depression, irritability, and deprivation. For many of us, “diet” refers to a temporary fix. Fad diets flood the Internet, television, magazines, books, and more. But that’s all they are, a fad. They eventually…
On a Positive Note…
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Many of us have found ourselves in the pit of negativity with this dreadful and ongoing winter. However, simple changes in our lives can affect how we perceive each day. A sunny, warm day in the middle of a long, brutal winter can be enough to boost positive energy. But we should try to find…
Boost Your Exercise Motivation
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Many of us can officially bank this year’s winter as one of the most brutal and depressing winters in our lifetimes. While many winters can be hard, this one especially doesn’t seem to want to give a little. But we all know that it will eventually come to an end, albeit later than we’d like.…
American Red Cross Encourages People to Learn to Save a Life
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The American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio is offering a variety of lifesaving health and safety courses during the months of March and April. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, the Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED courses teach attendees the skills to save a life. Participants learn how to respond to common first aid emergencies, how…
Maumee Go Getters 4-H Club March Meeting
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First Meeting of the Year!The Maumee Go Getters 4-H Club will have their first club meeting on Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nahrwold’s barn (18812 Gar Creek Road, New Haven). Come and find out if 4-H is something you would like to join. Allen County 4-H is for anyone preschool age to…
Coping With a Dealt Hand
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck At some time in our life, we inevitably face circumstances completely out of our control. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, an incurable medical diagnosis, a job loss, or other circumstances that cannot be changed, we all face them. In my situation, it is a chronic medical…
Unleash Your Inner Olympian
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Did you notice the big deal on television in the previous weeks? Millions of people around the world tuned in to watch the world’s elite athletes compete in the Olympics. We became mesmerized by the sheer talent and dedication Olympians displayed. We were astounded by the techniques, strength, and…
CMH CEO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
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After more than forty (40) years in the health care field, Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) CEO, Melvin Fahs has announced his retirement. Fahs looks forward to the next phase of his life. Mel and his wife, Marian, are relocating to Colorado to be near their newest grandchild. Fahs states that he has enjoyed his tenure…
Sleep Your Way to Health
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Sleep Your Way to HealthThe Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Everyone loves a good night of sleep. However, studies show that the majority of Americans are sleep-deprived. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep. The problem is that many of us are so used to the lack of sleep…
“Team Nancy” Proclaimed at AEB
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It was nice to see Nancy again at work!In honor of our co-worker and friend Nancy Lichty the employees of the Antwerp Exchange Bank had “Team Nancy” shirts made and made a donation to breast cancer research and were able to wear jeans on Valentine’s Day! We wish Nancy the very best on her journey…
