Purposeful Aging A Model for a New Life Course
By Paul H. Irving, Next Avenue Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org, offers an insightful observation about the promise and potential of longer lives. “Thousands of baby boomers each day surge into their 60s and 70s,” he wrote in a recent article for The Wall Street Journal. “It’s time to focus on enriching lives, […]
Leg Health Tips for Runners
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC If you are a runner, there are a few things you can do to improve your leg health. Keep track of the mileage on your shoes. Most experts advocate replacing your running shoes every 350–450 miles because they begin to break down […]
Managing Anger in Healthy Ways
By Judy Ronan Woodburn, Ph.D, Advocate Medical Group—Behavioral Health While society often tells us that we should not get angry, anger is a normal human emotion. What is important for us is to learn to manage anger in healthy ways. This does not have to be difficult, and it can help us become healthier overall. […]
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Runners
Submitted by Eastland Chiropractic & Lifestyle Center For those who are regular runners and in overall good shape, it may seem odd to consider chiropractic care, but taking care of yourself when you’re healthy can be the best way to avoid future injuries. Gone are the days when chiropractic care was needed just for aches, […]
Living in a Fishbowl
By Victoria Mitchell, LCSW, RN, Agape Counseling, Ltd. First of all, this is not a reference to a Pink Floyd favorite. The title refers to a strange yet amazing analogy that hit me yesterday as I was feeding Phish, the fish. A little background on Phish is necessary. Phish is an amazing creature that is […]
Complementary Medicine for Cancer Patients and Survivors
By Susie Flick, Office Manager at the Hult Center for Healthy Living June 5, 2016 is National Cancer Survivors Day. The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute defines a cancer survivor as any individual who has been diagnosed with cancer and remains alive and well. Thanks to a number of options in both […]
Got Peace?
By Debra Disney, MSEd, LCPC, and Counselor at Methodist College Do you ever wish you could be content and peaceful with life just as it is in this moment? This is not implying that we should give up on our dreams for the future. Please keep those! However, it is possible to be at ease […]
How Is Vitiligo Diagnosed? Part 2
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases The diagnosis of vitiligo is made based on a physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests. A doctor will likely suspect vitiligo if you report (or the physical examination reveals) white patches of skin on the body, particularly on sun-exposed areas, including […]
Protect and Treat Your Family’s Skin From Bites and Itch This Season
Warm days mean picnics, ballgames, and outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, all that sun and fun can introduce a greater risk of skin woes for you and your family. “Whether you’re playing catch in the backyard or pitching a tent in the woods, you can help prevent certain issues from occurring, and, if they do, be prepared […]
Serve Your Flock Safe Eggs
Purchasing a dozen eggs offers nearly unlimited preparation possibilities. Enjoying any egg dish, however, starts with these four tips for purchasing safe eggs: Always purchase eggs from a refrigerated case. Open the carton and make sure there are no visible cracks or leaking eggs. Check the short end of the carton for the date the […]