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All relationships take hard work

In September, the Dallas Morning News wrote an article about how a U.K.-based dating website found that Texas has the highest number of cheaters in the nation....
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Exercises to keep seniors’ brains sharp

Everyone knows exercise is essential for the body, but it can be easy to overlook exercise for the mind. Throughout World Alzheimer's Month, there have been many...
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A blueprint for success

A few years ago, LaSherrell Hayes had never dreamed she’d own her own house. As a single mother staying with a friend, the idea of home ownership...
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How crazy are your prayers?

I love the parable in Luke 18. It portrays the importance of prayer for God’s blessings on his people. If we are to be the light in...
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The impact of Hurricane Fiona

Hurricane Fiona, the first major hurricane of the 2022 hurricane season, recently impacted Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, where Buckner has significant in-country work.    As...
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“The disease that takes two”

Dr. Neeta Nayak is triple board-certified in internal medicine, geriatrics, hospice and palliative medicine. She is a passionate geriatrician and was raised in a family that prioritized...
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Hope amidst a loved one facing Alzheimer’s disease

Two of the most dreaded words in our vocabulary are “Alzheimer’s disease.” We don’t want to hear those words particularly as it relates to those we love,...
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Tips and resources for facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Every year, there is an opportunity to learn more about the most common type of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there...
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The future and vision for Buckner Guatemala

Recently, Dr. Albert Reyes had the opportunity to visit Buckner programs in Guatemala for the first time in awhile. He sat down with Executive Director Roberto Tejada...
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Where does your strength come from in the midst of tragedy?

For those old enough to remember, the horrific attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, induced feelings of disbelief, helplessness and insecurity most had never experienced before within our...
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