The Importance of Wellness as We Age: How Wellness Works for Senior Living Communities
Wellness seems to be on all of our minds lately — not just the physical aspect, but the mental and emotional ways to be well, too. While wellbeing is important in all stages of life, the idea of increasing wellness as we age is receiving more attention. “We know it’s important to provide more than […]
Ignored, Dismissed, and Misdiagnosed: Eight Things Every Parent Should Know About Traumatic Brain Injury
By Claire Galloway Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be devastating. When a person suffers a blow to the head, it can alter his or her brain function and behavior. For some, the change is temporary. For others, it never goes away. For some, whose injuries remain unidentified and untreated, it can set off a spiral […]
Kids’ Allergies Don’t Take a Break
Submitted by Koala KIDZzz The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) estimates that 50 million people in the United States experience allergies. Our immune systems attempt to react to substances that irritate the body by releasing histamines, which cause discomforts such as sneezing and watery eyes. Allergic rhinitis, which is the proper term for […]
The Gut, Decision Making, and Emotions
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates Some speak about trusting their gut for decision-making. This suggests making a decision in a reflexive manner, choosing what “feels” right rather making decisions in a considered, deliberative way. Researchers have found people are happier making decisions this way. […]
It’s Complicated! By Beth Cooper
By Beth Cooper Are you over age 65 and still working, or is your spouse still working and has health insurance through an Employer Group Health Plan (EGHP)? If so, you may be able to delay enrollment in Medicare Part B. Again, I said may. The rules for allowing you to refuse Medicare Part B […]
Bond Eye Associates: Keeping the Future Bright
By Alexander Germanis One of the greatest gifts is the gift of sight. Not only are most people heavily dependent on it, the ability to see provides us with countless hours of enjoyment, whether it’s watching a movie, seeing a child take their first steps, reveling in the beauty of nature, or reading this article. […]
Practicing Gratitude Ways to Improve Positivity
How often do you feel thankful for the good things in your life? Studies suggest that making a habit of noticing what’s going well in your life could have health benefits. Taking the time to feel gratitude may improve your emotional wellbeing by helping you cope with stress. Early research suggests that a daily practice […]
Seven Key Reasons to Keep Exercising
By Mike Stapenhurst If you still have problems making up your mind about exercis-ing, here are seven good reasons why you shouldn’t delay any longer. You’ll live longer. People who exercise regularly can expect to live longer. In fact, people who get a good workout almost daily can add nearly four years to their life […]
Personality Disorders
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates The term “personality disorder” is frequently thrown around in public discourse when someone does not like the behavior of another. It sounds significant and dire — someone’s personality is disordered, after all, but what does it mean? People have […]
Essential Wellness Pharmacy: New Life for the Apothecary
By Alexander Germanis Apothecaries, or pharmacies as they are now known, were once standalone landmarks in most communities. Now it is all too common for them to be no more than closets inside big box stores. Thankfully, there are still some places that hold to the notion of the old apothecaries—maintaining their place in the […]