It’s March and for many students and their families, it is the season of midterms and Spring Break. Test anxiety is in the air. A worried student may say, “I hope I don’t fail this test.” The problem is that the subconscious doesn’t process language well but does work with actions, senses, feelings … [Read more...] about It’s Only a Test
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Free Cancer Screening at North Country HealthCare
Although “cancer” is a word no one wants to hear, that doesn’t mean we should ignore getting screened. We always want to be proactive about taking care of our health. Thanks to the HealthCheck programs, you don’t have to have medical insurance in order to do that. The HealthCheck Programs, funded … [Read more...] about Free Cancer Screening at North Country HealthCare
Three Steps for Improving IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, bloating and irregular bowel habits in the absence of any identifiable cause. It is the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal condition in this country, affecting approximately 60 million people. … [Read more...] about Three Steps for Improving IBS
Risks of Screening Prostate Specific Antigen
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is a protein measured in the blood that is produced by the prostate gland. It is used as a marker for the early detection of prostate cancer. Currently, the American Cancer Society recommends all men begin screening their PSA at age 50, with annual tests thereafter. … [Read more...] about Risks of Screening Prostate Specific Antigen
