In my practice as an endocrinologist, I regularly see patients who feel tired and frustrated. Many have spent months, or even years, trying to manage vague symptoms like persistent fatigue, unexpected weight changes, brain fog, or mood shifts. It is common to assume these changes are simply the result of stress, a busy schedule, or normal aging.
However, when your body feels out of sync, the underlying cause can extend beyond daily habits. In many cases, it stems from a complex network working behind the scenes: your endocrine system.
We hear so much about Christian Nationalism that it bears further examination. At its heart is the belief that America was founded as a Christian nation. And more: our laws and policies should reflect that. However, there are two terms in the phrase.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University welcomes a new class of students to campus this fall, with incoming students bringing a range of academic interests, athletic talents and connections to Bluffton.
Bluffton’s incoming class includes 62 first-generation college students, continued growth in first-time freshman enrollment and the University’s highest transfer enrollment in six years. Eleven students also have a family connection to Bluffton, with a parent, sibling or grandparent who is a Bluffton alumni.
FROM BLUFFTON LIONS NEWSLETTER__The Bluffton Lions hosted two speakers in September 2026, Bluffton EMS Chief Noah Babcock and Dr. William Kose, vice-president of Special Projects at Blanchard Valley Health System.
Perfect attendance pins for 2025-2026 were awarded to Lions Jackie Bourassa, Mark Bourassa, Jan
Emmert, Gene Long, Dennis Morrison, Barbara Plaugher and Brigette Hoff.
