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Award-winner to speak at writer’s workshop

Award-winner to speak at writer’s workshop

COLUMBUS – Award-winning author Rodney Walther will be speaking at Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St., on Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

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

Daily steps to keep your heart healthy

Daily steps to keep your heart healthy

Heart disease is a formidable foe. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease accounts for nearly 25 percent of all deaths in the United States each year. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

How to combat dementia and memory loss

How to combat dementia and memory loss

Alzheimer’s Disease International says that there were approximately 50 million people living with dementia in 2017. Experts predict that number will roughly double every 20 years, highlighting just how pervasive dementia is across the globe. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

Community bank gives back with donations during Christmas

Community bank gives back with donations during Christmas

COLUMBUS – The Industry State Bank donated $500 each to three local organizations last month to help out during the Christmas holiday. 01/11/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus’ Magnolia Belles tradition returns

Columbus’ Magnolia Belles tradition returns

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, Inc. (CHPT) is hosting its next orientation for the Magnolia Belles on Jan. 14 at the Stafford Opera House. The session starts at 9:30 a.m. 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

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

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