Double Up Food Bucks

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In the South Plains area, a new program has launched at several local Farmers Markets.  It is called ‘Double Up Food Bucks’.   The Double Up Food Bucks is a program tailored to help those in the SNAP program buy locally grown fruits and vegetables at their local Farmers Markets.   … Read More

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Each year about “795,000 people suffer a stroke”, and “More than 140,000 people die each year from a stroke”. These statistics come from http://www.strokecenter.org/patients/about-stroke/stroke-statistics/ and show the magnitude strokes have on this country. May is Stroke Awareness Month so this blog will be dedicated to raising stroke awareness and how … Read More

How to Calm Pre-Race Anxiety

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The Lubbock Mayor’s Marathon is just 5 days away! Some people may be pumped, others might be biting their nails, but many are probably doing both. Pre-race anxiety is very common for any racer. If the anxiety lingers until the day of the race it can be detrimental on performance. … Read More