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How to protect long-term cognitive health

How to protect long-term cognitive health

Cognitive health is not something to take for granted. Although a certain level of memory loss can be expected as people age, when the ability to clearly think, learn and remember is compromised, those changes can affect an individual’s ability to perform daily activities and should serve as a cause for concern. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

How to use diet to combat age-related bodily changes

How to use diet to combat age-related bodily changes

The human body is a marvel. How the body transforms over the course of an individual’s life is one of its more remarkable qualities, and those changes never cease, even as individuals near retirement age. The changes associated with aging include physical transformations but also more subtle shifts the naked eye cannot see. For example, metabolism slows as individuals grow older, and aging also can lead to a decrease in bone density and muscle mass. These changes affect how men and women at or nearing retirement age should approach their diets in recognition of the various ways their nutritional needs change at this point in their lives. Any modifications to a diet should first be discussed with a physician, but the following are some ways aging adults can use diet to combat age-related changes to their bodies. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

Tips to tame daily anxiety in the new year

Tips to tame daily anxiety in the new year

Anxiety affects millions of people worldwide. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America indicates anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older every year, which equates to around 19.1 percent of the population. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

Introducing Columbus Community Hospital’s Columbus Wellness Center

Introducing Columbus Community Hospital’s Columbus Wellness Center

At Columbus Community Hospital, we believe that total wellness is more than simply receiving care when you are sick. Building a healthier future with a well-rounded approach to wellness is key to developing better habits that will lead to a healthier life. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

Tips to boost mental wellness

Tips to boost mental wellness

The most successful health care regimens incorporate a number of variables to help individuals achieve optimal health. Physical health garners considerable attention when developing a health care regimen, but it’s equally important that individuals prioritize mental health as well. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

What sufficient sleep does for the body

What sufficient sleep does for the body

Sleep is an often unsung hero of overall health. Diet and exercise get their fair share of glory, but without a good night’s rest, even the most physically active, nutrition-conscious individuals are vulnerable to a host of ailments and illnesses. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

Simple ways to make meals healthier

Simple ways to make meals healthier

Cooking foods at home is one of the simplest ways to gain greater control over personal health. Cooking at home is the easiest way to know precisely what you’re putting into your body each day. Cooking your own meals also enables you to customize recipes so they align with any dietary restrictions or personal preferences you may have. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

Wildcats climb back but fall short against Schulenburg

Wildcats climb back but fall short against Schulenburg

01/06/2023 09:33 AM

Ladycats fight back in third, struggle in fourth in close loss

Ladycats fight back in third, struggle in fourth in close loss

01/05/2023 02:02 PM

Cards take district lead after beating last year's district Champs

Cards take district lead after beating last year's district Champs

01/04/2023 01:23 PM

Fast-paced action, intrigue abound in Hudson’s new book

Fast-paced action, intrigue abound in Hudson’s new book

PORT ANGELES, Wash., (Newswire.com) - Dive into a world of assassins and action in Randy Hudson’s new book Abort: Terminate Prematurely via Cadmus Publishing. Readers that are drawn to intrigue and deadly, dynamic characters will find themselves glued to these high-powered pages. Explosiveness is not the only edge to this book; get ready to cheer on the ultimate power couples dominating these pages. 01/04/2023 12:00 AM

Take wing with purple-martin talk at library

Take wing with purple-martin talk at library

COLUMBUS – If bird watching – especially purple martins – fascinates you, consider attending a free program at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Nesbitt Memorial Library. 01/04/2023 12:00 AM

SHERIFF’S REPORT

SHERIFF’S REPORT

Sheriff ’s Report 01/04/2023 12:00 AM

COURT RECORDS

David Glenn Ware, Jessice Lyne Waree, Jessice Bruce Ware to Dwight Rich Koeppen, Warranty Deed, 2.00 Acres M.E. Conlee Survey, Book 1019, Page 691, filed Nov.21. 01/04/2023 12:00 AM

COLUMBUS POLICE NEWS

COLUMBUS POLICE NEWS

Columbus Police Report 01/04/2023 12:00 AM

FAMILY WAGON GIVEAWAY

FAMILY WAGON GIVEAWAY

FAMILY WAGON GIVEAWAY 01/04/2023 12:00 AM

Senator: $8 billion savings in Texas property taxes

Senator: $8 billion savings in Texas property taxes

HOUSTON – Legislative action, public approval of propositions Nov. 8 and votes by taxing jurisdictions are adding up to $8 billion in property-tax savings for Texas, according to an area lawmaker. 01/04/2023 12:00 AM

EAGLE LAKE LIONS LEARN RODEO HISTORY

EAGLE LAKE LIONS LEARN RODEO HISTORY

EAGLE LAKE LIONS LEARN RODEO HISTORY 01/04/2023 12:00 AM

BANK SPONSORS TOY DRIVE

BANK SPONSORS TOY DRIVE

BANK SPONSORS TOY DRIVE 01/04/2023 12:00 AM

Chamber lunch at Hound Song

Chamber lunch at Hound Song

Hound Song Brewing Company is hosting the January Columbus Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn. The Lunch and Learn will include an overview of the primary ingredients and process employed to brew their award-winning beer in downtown Columbus. Owners, Travis & Raven Kocurek will discuss raw materials used in brewing, their contributions to flavor, appearance, and aroma of the final beer, and the major steps used in beer brewing and packaging. 01/04/2023 12:00 AM

Nonprofits create ‘Sensory Santa’ experience

Nonprofits create ‘Sensory Santa’ experience

SCHULENBURG – The Turtle Wing Foundation recently partnered with And Then A New Day to create an inclusive “Sensory Santa” experience for about two dozen guests with special needs, a representative said. 01/04/2023 12:00 AM