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by Natalie Maximets Children are often viewed as the party that takes the most damage from a divorce, and for a good reason. Kids who experience their parents’ divorce usually feel that their world is falling apart. That’s why parents feel guilt for splitting up and try to do everything in their power to protect their kids from this trauma as they are not sure what are the effects of divorce on children.According to... 7/21/2021 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor It’s a stunning reality that in our lifetimes, nearly 40% of us may experience some form of cancer. There are many different types of cancer, and all of them can be life-threatening. And we know that the more advanced the cancer is when found, the worse the chances most of the time. What if we could detect cancer earlier and with less invasive procedures? Well, that's about to be a reality. Now, a... 7/19/2021 5:49:02 PM
by Wellness Editor There are a number of reasons why we can end up with wounds that won't heal. From diabetes to old age and a host of things in between, many people will have to face a wound that won't heal at some point or another. Living with a wound that just won’t heal can be both mentally and physically stressful. We become vulnerable to infection and the constant care of the wound can be draining. But a new treatment... 7/19/2021 5:17:28 PM
by Wellness Editor Lower back pain is a common problem, with 16 million US adults struggling with chronic pain in that area. But now, there may be a hip surgery that helps back pain patients feel better and live healthier and more active lives. The Hip and Back Pain Connection There are many different causes for lower back pain, and often the pain extends to one or both hips, as well. For people who are battling both... 7/19/2021 4:37:40 PM
by Wellness Editor A bacterium that once only caused rare outbreaks appears to be increasing its presence, and it could be the next big public health threat. Legionella pneumophila bacteria can live nearly anywhere there’s water, but that’s nothing new. So why are cases on the rise? How Legionnaires' Spreads Legionella pneumophila occurs in small numbers just about everywhere water is present. Ideal replicating temperatures... 7/16/2021 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Most of us have been itching to get back to our pre-COVID routines, even if we might not fully remember what those old norms entailed. Our world is not the same place we knew even a year ago, and we’re not the same people. Our social skills have gotten rusty, and a lot of us are feeling anxious about getting back out there.While it may be the crux of a slew of memes and the butt of many jokes, social... 7/16/2021 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Most people in the United States don’t go around worrying about whether someone with a nearby cough has tuberculosis (TB). Most of us don’t consider ourselves as being at any risk at all. And while our chances are indeed low, they do still exist, and for some much more than others, even in the United States. In fact, 7,163 people developed TB in the United States in 2020 (yes, even while we were all... 7/16/2021 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Suicide is a difficult topic. It’s hard to know what to say to reduce risk. And when we consider teens especially, it gets a little terrifying. None of us ants to mourn a young person. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce suicide risk in teens and peers. Let’s take a look at this serious topic. Suicide Rates are Rising in Young People Every year, people between the ages of 10 and 14 take their own... 7/14/2021 5:48:55 PM
by Wellness Editor For anyone diagnosed as prediabetic, reducing the risk of developing diabetes is incredibly important. But if you've ever been there then you may have experienced the way that some doctors hand out the diagnosis and offer very little guidance. Fortunately, there are a number of steps we might take to reduce our risk of becoming diabetic. Here are four important ones. 1. A Modest Weight Drop Makes a... 7/14/2021 4:48:34 PM
by Whitney Freya Would you like to feel that life is working for you, rather than against you? Does being in “flow state” sound like a mythical state of being, or do you go there regularly?Life right now is complicated and full of opportunities to dive deep into fear and worry. How can we live in a state of flow, trusting that life is offering to us exactly what we need?Here is the key: you are here to learn. You are... 7/13/2021 7:00:00 AM
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