How to Stay Active as an Older Adult

How to Stay Active as an Older Adult

In honor of Healthy Aging Month, we want to help support the health of aging older adults. It’s important to us and to them that they maintain their independence and health. At Central Ozarks Medical Center, we want to advocate for our aging adults because staying...
Why Sugar is Bad for Your Teeth

Why Sugar is Bad for Your Teeth

We have been told since we were little to avoid sugar. Not only is it bad for our physical and cognitive health, but also, it’s not great for our teeth either. The various affects it has on our health is almost too many to count, so it’s easier to narrow it down. It...
How to Properly Clean a Wound

How to Properly Clean a Wound

Disinfecting wounds is not only great knowledge to have for yourself, but also, it’s great to have in your back pocket for the kiddos. We know kids are notorious for bumps, bruises, and scrapes. It’s always best to take care of it as soon as possible to avoid...
7 Things You Can Do to Make You Feel Happier

7 Things You Can Do to Make You Feel Happier

When people ask you how your health is, normally people only respond in correspondence to their physical health. However, at medical centers like Central Ozarks Medical Center, we’re concerned about your mental health, too. We know that mental health contributes to an...
HOW TO RELIEVE MUSCLE PAIN AT HOME

HOW TO RELIEVE MUSCLE PAIN AT HOME

Everyone experiences sore muscles from time to time. Since we contain a lot of muscle in our bodies, these aches can be felt almost anywhere. Usually, muscle aches can be treated quickly. However, if pain continues, see your local medical center near Lake of the...