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5 Fall Allergy Prevention Tips

Runny nose? CHECK Sneezing and Coughing? CHECK Watery eyes? CHECK If you are currently experiencing one or more of these symptoms, you may be dealing with fall allergies. Fall allergies can typically start in late August and last all the way through October. Ragweed...

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The Women’s Health Services at Central Ozarks Medical Center

Our Women's Health Department at the Lake of the Ozarks has changed a little bit since we discussed it last, so we thought this would be a good time to give you some information on our current Women's Health Department. Keep reading to learn about our newest Women's...

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How To Make Healthy Eating FUN For Your Kids

Can you relate to these possible scenarios?  Your kid is begging you to stop for candy at the nearest gas station, almost every time you get into the car.  You are constantly getting asked to stop at fast-food restaurants because your kid is craving some...

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Healthy Habits for Back to School

It's about that time of year again! Kids are preparing to go back to school toward the end of this month and as parents, you probably are thinking "I need to get them back into their routine, but how?" Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you...

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August is National Wellness Month!

August is a month full of special times: most kids’ first day of school, the last month of the dog days of summer and National Wellness Month! With all of the busy days that August brings, it’s important to take a step back and remember to take care of yourself among...

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Sleep Apnea FAQs

Sleep apnea can be more common than you may realize and you most likely either know someone or know someone who knows someone who has it. If you know someone who has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, they may be scared or confused as to how this happened to them in the...

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Sugary Drinks to Avoid this Summer

With the hot summer sun beating down on you, you may want to quench your thirst with an ice cold soda. When you need a boost on energy at work, you may find yourself reaching for a coffee or energy drink. Sugar and caffeine are addictive, so after a while, it’s easy...

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FUN Tips for Making Sun Protection Not So Boring for Your Kids

What kid LOVES putting on sunscreen? The odds are your kid probably doesn't think of putting on sunscreen as the FUNNEST thing to do, but as a parent you know it has to be done. But, how can you go about protecting your kids from the sun and they don't think of it has...

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Dieting Mistakes to Avoid this Summer

Here at Central Ozarks Medical Center, our main priority is to make sure that you’re healthy! Along with the joys of summer, comes dieting for some people. Whether you’re trying to shed some winter weight or get swimsuit ready, here’s 7 dieting mistakes to avoid this...

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