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Starting to think about a New Year’s Resolution? A local expert said it is important for your mental health to keep it realistic. Volunteer Behavioral Health Care Director Ann Stamps said failing to meet your resolution can cause a decline in your self esteem, as well as anxiety and depression. Stamps said it is important to make sure you are ... Read More »

If your New Year’s resolution was decreasing social media time, then public libraries could help with your goals. Overton County Public Library Director Judith Cutright said besides hundreds of books to read, the system has new hobbies that you can explore. ‘We have telescopes available to check out along with several musical instruments,” Cutright said. “We are also getting some ... Read More »

Starting the year off on a healthy can be as simple as just getting in your steps. That’s according to Putnam YMCA Outreach Coordinator Jenny Thacker. She said that by making sure you move every hour, you can decrease your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and premature death. “Small efforts can make a big impact,” Thacker said. “So it doesn’t ... Read More »