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Community: Three Events to Fight Cancer

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – For six years,  the Matt Cossa Memorial Foundation, named for a Green Hope student, Matt Cossa, has raised money to fight cancer. This year, the Foundation has three events this spring where you can help the fight against cancer and honor the memory of a special young man.

Since its inception, the Matt Cossa Memorial Foundation has raised more than $125,000 in the fight against lymphoma and other blood cancers. I spoke with Bill Cossa, Matt’s son about this year’s events. Read more

Health: Coping with ADHD

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Story by Dr. L. Zaiim, MD. Dr. Zaiim is a general practitioner, board-certified in pediatrics and integrative medicine. He is the medical director of Carolina Integrative Clinic in Cary, NC. Photo by Emil Zakhariev.

Cary, NC – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD (also called  AD/HD or AD) is the most common of childhood psychiatric disorders. In this story, I will tell you what it is, who gets it and how to treat it. Read more

Health: Should I Be Worried About Low-T?

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Story by Dr. Hamid Bakhteyar, a compounding pharmacist in Cary. Photo by Joysaphine.

Cary, NC-  How would you know if you have Low-T? These days, ads for low testosterone levels (Low-T) are running on TV and men are asking their healthcare providers more and more questions about it.

Here’s what you need to know and what you can do about it.

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Fitness: 7 Ways to Stay Motivated

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With the excesses of the holiday season weighing heavily, we thought we’d consult a local expert on getting into shape. And who better than Autumn Hibberd of Styles Group Fitness in Downtown Cary? Photo by Lululemon Athletica.

Cary, NC – Fitness advice often focuses on specific exercises or workouts. But for most people, the biggest hurdle is willpower. Here are my top 7 tips to stay motivated about your fitness. Read more

Cary Authors: Faith, Dancing and Energy Medicine

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Book review by Matt Young. Photo by PanArmenian.

Cary, NC –  Suzette Faith Foster walks to the beat of a different drummer (or dances, I should say). Some of you might be worried that this is an insult. Trust me – to Sue, it is not. There was a time when many thought she would never even walk again.  Read more

Coping With Losses From Suicide During the Holidays

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Story by Matt Young. Photo by Timothy Faust.

Cary, NC – A  friend of mine, Jeri Wade, contacted me.

She is a “survivor” of family suicide and an active volunteer with The Triangle Survivors of Suicide (SOS). Read more

Cut-A-Thon For Kay Raises Over $5000

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Pictured above L ->R Nicole Moore, Admissions Director Mitchell’s Academy; Ashley Hancock Roman, former NC State Basketball player; Brenda Keene and Sarah Reese both of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Front: Isa Roman

Cary, NC- A few weeks ago, we reported about a cut-a-thon that raised that helped raise money in the fight against breast cancer. October is after all, Breast Cancer Awareness month, and folks around Cary get motivated for this cause like no other.

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Save A Life Walk Has Legs

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Story by Lindsey Chester, photos by Brooke Meyer

Cary, NC- The second annual Save A Life Walk on October 9th drew a crowd of over 300 to the Wake Med Soccer Park in their quest to raise money to help prevent teen suicide. Read more

Cut For A Cure

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Breast cancer survivor Bridget McMinn gets new cut and style by Twisted Scissors owner Amanda Kimball at Cut for the Cure

Cary, NC- Haircuts are something many cancer survivors forego during chemo and radiation treatments. Here in Cary, the Twisted Scissors Salon raised money with haircuts to benefit the Susan G Komen For The Cure. Read more

Flu Shots at Cary EMS

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Story by Leslie Huffman. Photo by Carol E. Davis for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Cary, NC – Getting vaccinated against the flu and the H1N1 Virus is your best protection against the influenza virus. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Read more