Health and WellnessMilitary Families

Filling the Gap

Military families stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base rely on TRICARE dental coverage. While regular dental care is covered, access to in-network pediatric dental specialists in the area has been limited. That left some military parents with a few difficult options: pay higher out-of-pocket costs for out-of-network care, travel long distances for in-network providers or delay specialized dental care for…

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Let’s Plant! Sort Of…

By now, you’ve probably heard that plants can be good for your mental health — and the science backs it up. Studies show that even a short amount of time spent around greenery can reduce stress, lower anxiety and boost mood. In fact, a 2015 study published in The Journal…

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GLP-1 DRUGS: Separating Fact from Fad

Weight loss can be hard. Really hard. So when a new class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists started making headlines a few years ago, people took notice. Celebrities posting about Ozempic may have turned heads, but for many, the real questions are: Do they work? Who should take them?…

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Forever Fired Up

Vi Stoltz is stepping into her ninth decade of life — and she’s hungry for more. “I believe I can do anything,” Vi said, with a simple shrug and smile in the hallway of Westhills Village Independent Living. “Why not?” Vi has lived at Westhills Village for seven years and…

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