Retirees Risk Outliving Savings Annuities Can Provide Security With Guaranteed Income for Life
Submitted by Modern Woodmen Richard and Carol’s retirement savings won’t run out tomorrow. Yet they’re afraid what they spend on leisure now will rob them of money they’ll need for necessities later. Today’s retirees are living longer and spending more than they’d expected. Half of all 65-year olds will live beyond age 90, according to […]
Nostalgia for a Steamboat
By Patrick Harness, Health Alliance The relentless pace of modern life makes it easy to forget how different things were in the past. Last Fall, my friends Bill and Sharon took a steamboat trip, and they described it as “incredibly relaxing.” Sounds like an interesting way to travel, and it piqued my curiosity about riverboats […]
The Shocking Effects of Sleep Loss on Your Mind and Health
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders The first week of March is National Sleep Awareness Week — an annual public education and awareness campaign designed to promote the importance of quality sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, failing to get consistent, quality sleep can have negative consequences on your health and well-being. Getting […]
Orthognathic Aesthetics and Functionality Part 1
By Alexander Germanis In the animal kingdom, there are dozens of species naturally adorned with beautiful colors and patterns. But whether it is a light show of chromatophores on a squid or the stripes on a tiger, these colorful patterns do more than just make for a beautiful display; they serve the functional purpose of […]
What Is Ayurveda?
Submitted by Heartland Community College The term “Ayurveda” combines the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Ayurvedic medicine originated in India more than 3,000 years ago and remains one of the country’s traditional health care systems. Its concepts about health and disease promote the use of herbal compounds, special diets, and other […]
The Shocking Effects of Sleep Loss on Your Mind and Health
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders The first week of March is National Sleep Awareness Week — an annual public education and awareness campaign designed to promote the importance of quality sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, failing to get consistent, quality sleep can have negative consequences on your health and well-being. Getting […]
Finding Ways to Use the Body’s Pharmacy
By Becky Wiese What if” may be the two most powerful words in the world of research. In fact, whether or not that exact wording is used, it can be assumed that the majority of scientific discoveries have come about either directly or indirectly from someone’s curiosity about a set of circumstances. In medicine, the […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Submitted by Anjum Bashir, MD “I couldn’t do anything without rituals. They invaded every aspect of my life. Getting dressed in the morning was tough, because I had a routine, and if I didn’t follow the routine, I’d get anxious and would have to get dressed again. I always worried that if I didn’t do […]
It’s Not Melanoma, So What’s the Big Deal? Facing the Harsh Truths About Non-Melanoma Cancers
By Amy Kennard Cancer of the skin is by far the most common of all cancers. Over the years, dermatologists have gone to great lengths to educate patients and the public about the dangers of melanoma, a skin cancer that affects more than 70,000 Americans a year and causes nearly 10,000 deaths. The “Other” Skin […]
Tumors of the Spine: Complexity Is Just the Beginning
By Becky Wiese Any runner knows an uneven sidewalk can catch you by surprise — one second you’re focused on your pace, the next you’re flat on your face. Tripping is just an accepted hazard of the sport. Hopefully the result is nothing more than some embarrassment and a little road rash, although sprains and […]