Rising Above Hardships
From a young age, Adam Setser was a daredevil through and through. No matter how dangerous or hard the task, he was immediately drawn to it and had to try it at least once. To say he was an active person growing up would be an understatement. When Setser started high school, he got into cycling, which he devoted all his time and energy to. … Continue reading Rising Above Hardships
Making the “New Year, New Me” Goal a Reality
It’s New Year’s Eve, and you are at the party with your family and friends. You are all about to watch the ball drop, and soon you all will be welcoming in the new year. There is excitement and anticipation in the air; it’s palpable. There is chatter all around, people talking about how this year is going to be a 1,000 times better than … Continue reading Making the “New Year, New Me” Goal a Reality
Check Your Thyroid
For those who may not know, January is Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ situated at the base of the neck. It releases hormones that control your metabolism and is vital to other body functions such as breathing, heart rate, muscle strength, menstrual cycles, cholesterol levels, and body temperature. The thyroid is a part of the endocrine system, which is made … Continue reading Check Your Thyroid
Prioritize Non-Romantic Relationships
When you find the one, or someone similar, it’s easy to become engrossed in the relationship. You’ve found someone you feel you can do it all with, but if not careful, it can come at a cost to relationships with others. Most will know the feeling, but when you fall in love, it clouds other aspects in life. Many times there is a tossup of … Continue reading Prioritize Non-Romantic Relationships
Greenwood Knows the Cost to Be Healthy
Retiree Toby Greenwood, 60, from Coolidge, Georgia, knew that he had to make a change. Weighing in at 335 pounds and taking various medications for high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol, he sought help from Sterling Bariatrics at Colquitt Regional Medical Center for a gastric sleeve procedure last June. “I was miserable,” he said. “I gained a tremendous amount of weight for me, and … Continue reading Greenwood Knows the Cost to Be Healthy
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