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Posts by Laura Baker

Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash
Healthy Eating

Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash

Cumin and chili powder season a filling of turkey sausage, tomatoes, black beans and Swiss cheese for creamy acorn squash. Serve this stuffed squash with warmed corn tortillas for wrapping up bites of all the tasty ingredients.…

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Travel For Your Well-Being
Medicine News

Travel For Your Well-Being

Turns out a little bit of wanderlust can do big things for our overall health. We spoke to an internal medicine physician to find out how regular vacations can help us get back to feeling our best.…

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Plano Man Gets Back On Track After Joint Replacement
Patient Journey

Plano Man Gets Back On Track After Joint Replacement

Hank Sokol is living proof that joint replacement can transform one's life, especially after years of believing other body parts were the source of debilitating pain. And, it has made attainable his "ultimate goal," which just might have something to do with a prized Corvette.…

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Understanding the Causes of Trigger Finger
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Understanding the Causes of Trigger Finger

Signing a check, picking up objects, driving a car: we rely on our fingers to work normally for all kinds of everyday tasks. Those simple tasks can become painful and even impossible when patients develop a condition called trigger finger.…

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Help for Hurting Heels
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Help for Hurting Heels

Heel pain is frequently caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition in which the tissue connecting the heel to the sole of the foot becomes inflamed.…

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Our Best Potato Salad Recipe Ever
Healthy Eating

Our Best Potato Salad Recipe Ever

Summer and potato salad almost go hand-in-hand. Whip up our best potato salad recipe ever and you won't even have to worry about leftovers.…

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A Life Changing Journey
Patient Journey

A Life Changing Journey

A medical incident six years ago and their life-changing journey since have been atypical for this otherwise ordinary Plano family, but their experience offers a great lesson for all who seek to lead healthier lives.…

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Tips to Live Worry Free with Incontinence
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Tips to Live Worry Free with Incontinence

Millions of women in the United States suffer from urinary incontinence. While seldom talked about, incontinence doesn't have to be embarrassing or lessen your quality of life. Here are a few tips to live worry-free.…

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How Your Eating Habits Can Contribute to Irritable Bowel Symptoms
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How Your Eating Habits Can Contribute to Irritable Bowel Symptoms

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can be brought on by a number of factors, including stress and other medical conditions, but many people with the condition notice changes in how they feel when…

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The Shertzer Family - Living A Healthy Lifestyle
Patient Journey

The Shertzer Family - Living A Healthy Lifestyle

Amidst busy schedules, the Shertzer's have found ways to live a healthy lifestyle, even if it doesn't always involve time at the gym or workout studio.…

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