Pandemic Pastimes: Your New Hobby Might be Doing More Good Than You Know
From American Heart Association News Maybe it was the meme that pointed out how Shakespeare used his time in quarantine to write “King Lear.” Maybe it was all those photos of sourdough bread in your social media feed. Maybe you’re just bored. Whatever the spark—you’re ready to take on a hobby. Good idea, experts say. […]
Trick or Treat “Smell My Feet”
Well, Summer is officially gone. Sadly, sandals and flip flops have given way to socks, boots, and shoes which are bound to encounter more than a little odor at some point. There can be many causes of odor in your shoes, and, surprisingly, only one of them is your feet! The real source of the […]
6 Sleep Myths
Submitted by J. Todd Gray, DDS, D. ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Sleep is one of our three pillars of health, along with diet and exercise. However, there are many misconceptions about sleep. Following are six of the most common. Myth 1: Sleep is a time when your body and brain shut down for […]
The Most Expensive Utility Repairs
By Jerry Butler, Americas Underground Solutions a Division of Americas Plumbing Company There are two very expensive utility repairs—especially on an older home—that are usually overlooked by homeowners. Care to guess what these might be? Give yourself a gold star if you said sewer and water service repairs and/or replacements. Many people do not realize […]
Innovative Imaging for Everyone
By Julie Workman We make hundreds of choices every day. Some big, some small. Some with lasting impact, some not. Some small: Wait in line for your chai latte and risk being late for work? Put your homemade coffee in a to-go cup, and be sure to arrive on time? Some bigger: Opt-in to remote […]
How to Change Attitudes and Habits by Changing Your Neural Networks
By John Townsend So how are attitudes changed? The first thing to realize is that habits can be changed. That this should be patently obvious is confirmed by the transition that most children make to adulthood. Most infants scream and cry when they are hurt or can’t get their own way. In adulthood this behavior […]
Inflammation and Disease — Cause, Effect, and a Promising Path Forward
By Randy Kipling and Jeff Kipling, Kipling Lavender Inflammation happens when chemicals from your body’s white blood cells enter your blood or tissues to protect your body from invaders. This raises blood flow to the area of injury or infection, which can cause redness and warmth. Some of these chemicals cause fluid to leak into […]
Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
As a parent or other caregiver, you can do a lot to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight. Staying active and consuming healthy foods and beverages are important for your child’s well-being. You can take an active role in helping your child—and your whole family—learn habits that may improve health. How can […]
Osteoporosis In Aging Protect Your Bones With Exercise
Bones feel solid, but the inside of a bone is actually filled with holes like a honeycomb. Bone tissues are broken down and rebuilt all the time. While some cells build new bone tissue, others dissolve bone and release the minerals inside. As we get older, we begin to lose more bone than we build. […]
How Does Telehealth Really Compare to In-Person Health Care?
Reviewed by Esther Ellis, MS, RDN, LDN Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the adoption of telehealth services has been on the rise and people are turning to digital technology more than ever to address their personal health care needs without having to leave their homes. But, while many have […]