Manage Hectic Mornings with Quick, Healthy Breakfasts
Getting kids up and out the door is a challenge all on its own, and on those busy school mornings when nothing seems to run smoothly, healthy breakfasts can go by the wayside. While it’s widely recognized as the most important meal of the day, that doesn’t always mean you have time to sit down […]
Join the “Five for Five” Campaign
Every five minutes, someone’s life changes with a gynecologic cancer diagnosis. GSK is encouraging spending five minutes to learn more about the risks, symptoms, and importance of spreading awareness of gynecologic cancers. By reading and having conversations around the below five facts around gynecologic cancers, you can help yourself and others to feel more empowered […]
Mind Body Connection
Blending Holistic and Traditional Health Practices for a Balanced Lifestyle By Alexander Germanis In the human retina, certain photoreceptors called cones are responsible for our perception of color. No single type of cone is capable of perceiving the entire spectrum of color, however. Blue, green, and red cones work together, and it is only […]
What Are Some Safe Ways to Deal With Earwax?
By Alexandra Carmichael, AuD Earwax, also known as cerumen, is naturally produced in the ear canal. A certain amount of earwax is healthy and plays a very important role in protecting the ear canal from dust, bacteria, and other foreign substances. Without earwax you may be more prone to itchy/dry ear canals. Generally, our ears […]
Understanding & Managing Myofascial Pain
Do you have pain symptoms that include: Aching, throbbing, tight, or stiff muscle pain? Trigger points (small knots in your muscles that hurt when they are touched) Sore, tender muscles Weak muscles Reduced range of motion You may be experiencing myofascial pain. This type of pain is very common in the muscles of the […]
Staying Healthy This Cold and Flu Season
Simple Tips to Protect Yourself Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center As the leaves change color and temperatures drop, another season is upon us: cold and flu season. At Mississippi Valley Surgery Center, we’re dedicated to helping our community stay healthy throughout the year. From November to February, respiratory illnesses peak, making it […]
I Hear You.
I Know What Keeps You Up at Night. By Heidi Huiskamp Collins, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC You might already work with a financial advisor. He or she might have rolled over your 401(k), sold you an annuity, or maybe set up a college savings plan for your children or grandchildren. I […]
Understanding & Managing Myofascial Pain
Do you have pain symptoms that include: Aching, throbbing, tight, or stiff muscle pain? Trigger points (small knots in your muscles that hurt when they are touched) Sore, tender muscles Weak muscles Reduced range of motion You may be experiencing myofascial pain. This type of pain is very common in the muscles of the […]
Safety Risks of Touchscreens in Cars
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm In the modern automobile industry, touchscreens have become a hallmark of innovation. Car manufacturers are increasingly replacing traditional buttons and knobs with sleek, integrated touchscreens that control everything from navigation to climate control. While this shift has been praised for its aesthetic and functional appeal, it has also […]
The Dirty Dozen
Foods With the Most Pesticides Submitted by Green Top Grocery When it comes to choosing healthy food, many people are concerned about pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables. While pesticides are used to protect crops from pests, long-term exposure to them can raise health concerns. Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes […]