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Celebrating dentists

Triad area dentists share their secrets for success

Dentists often get a bad rap, but those days are starting to end as Triad area dental professionals can attest. Between adding new technologies and focusing entirely on patient care and satisfaction, these dental professionals are creating stronger relationships with their patients that are built to last. See what these providers have to say about their own careers and their philosophies on dental care.

 

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Getting a good night’s sleep

Why sufficient rest is important for optimal health

Sleep is just as important to our health and well-being as diet and exercise, but for many Americans a good night’s sleep is an elusive dream. More than 25 percent of the population reports occasionally not getting enough sleep, while almost 10 percent suffers from chronic insomnia.

 

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Rev up your fitness

Don’t let your gym membership keep you from exercising

By Dr. Jamy Ard

Is your gym membership holding you back? Have you ever considered this question? It actually could be keeping you from being active on a regular basis.

 

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Start your engine

Six simple ways to rev up your metabolism

by Blair A. Meadows

Health, fitness and weight management are all about balancing the right nutrition with the right exercise. Together, these determine how efficient your body is at burning fat. In general, the more fit you are, the higher the potential you have to burn calories in the form of fat.

 

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