STILLWATER, Okla. – Warmer weather means flowers are blooming, but it is not only colorful plants and shrubs that may be appearing in the landscape. Typically by this time Hummingbirds have arrived in Oklahoma.

Mother’s Day is a time that our nation sets aside a day to say ‘thank you’ to our moms. It is considered a day for expressing our appreciation for the love, sacrifices, nurturing and devotion we received from our mothers. Your mother is not only the person that gave you life, but she is also one of the primary influences that helped to mold you into the person you have become.

Engaging in fitness activities that are enjoyable can increase the likelihood that a person will remain committed to routine exercise. In addition to being fun, swimming is an exercise that benefits the entire body. It’s also ideal for people of all ages, as the buoyancy of water reduces the strain on muscles and joints.

Researchers around the globe continue to investigate Alzheimer’s disease, the most commonly diagnosed form of dementia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive form of dementia that affects around 6.5 million people in the United States. Since AD affects parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language, notable symptoms include memory loss and difficulties communicating.

A resting heart rate can be a good indicator of health. According to the Mayo Clinic, generally speaking, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. Athletes tend to have lower normal resting heart rates than non-athletes. Conversely, an unusually high resting heart rate may signify an increased risk of heart disease or another medical condition, advises Harvard Health.

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The second chapter of Hebrews begins with this admonition: “Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him?” (Hebrews 2:1-3).

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Pet of the Week

QUESTION: Where does the Bible say, “When they say peace, then the end will come?” Also, please explain about the battle of Armageddon; when and where will it take place? ANSWER: You have tried to combine two passages in your question. In Matthew 24, Jesus was clearly speaking of the A.D.