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Lisa B. Capp
Finding Happiness After a Dementia Diagnosis
by Lisa B. Capp
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Today 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. By 2050 the number is projected to grow to nearly 14 million. Bracing against the disease, while standing alongside those diagnosed, are family and friends wrapped in an intricate web of perplexing emotion.Dementia plays out in stages. I think about the arc of my mother’s life as college sorority sister, to wife, mother... 1/27/2019 10:00:00 PM
Megan Johnson McCullough
The Role of Genetics on Our Weight
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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There are a number of factors that influence obesity. These include behavioral choices, environmental circumstances, and genetics. Genes don’t always predict someone’s future weight, but science has shown that genetics play a role in obesity. Genes increase a person’s susceptibility to become overweight, but this is not an isolated causality, due to behavior and environment.Take for instance the number... 1/24/2019 8:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Botox: When Age is Merely a Number
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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Cosmetic treatments have become increasingly popular. Botox is the brand name for a type of toxin that come from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This toxin has multiple purposes depending on the type and ranges from types A to G. The injection of type A is the most popular, also called botulinum toxin type A. Type A is the most potent form and was approved by the FDA in 2002. There is one other... 1/24/2019 8:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Acne: Not a Friend to Your Skin
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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Acne is a very common skin condition that has to do with hair follicles, oil, and dead skin cells. Acne likes to make itself visible through its presentation of pimples, oily skin, blackheads, whiteheads, and scarring. These symptoms are found on the face, chest, shoulders, and back. Almost everyone has had one of these acne types at some point in their life. The oil glands on the face clog the pores.... 1/24/2019 8:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Cancer Death Rates Declining in the U.S.
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The American Cancer Society released some great news: U.S. cancer deaths have dropped by 27% over the last 25 years. Medical advancements and lifestyle factors (like reduced populations of smokers) have made the biggest impact. Poorer populations that can’t afford good healthcare are still about 20% more likely to die from cancer. Declining Cancer Death RatesIn an article published in CA: A Cancer... 1/23/2019 8:00:00 AM
Paisley Hansen
Here's Why You Need to Eat Your Vegetables
by Paisley Hansen
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"Eat your vegetables!" Did your mother ever say this to you when you were a child? As it turns out, she was right. Vegetables are an essential part of a nutritious diet, and if you don't eat them, you could be risking your health. Here's why you should make vegetables a part of your everyday diet. Essential Nutrients Contained in VegetablesVeggies are nutritional powerhouses, and they can help you... 1/21/2019 10:00:00 PM
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The 10 Healthiest States in America
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Let’s face it, as a culture, we Americans aren’t always known for being the healthiest people, but some of that may have to do with location. For instance, people in northern states tend to suffer more from vitamin D deficiencies because of the cold seasons that force them to be inside for long periods of time. Those who live in densely populated urban areas might have more respiratory issues because... 1/21/2019 10:00:00 PM
Avital Schreiber Levy
How Minimalism is Crucial for Kids
by Avital Schreiber Levy
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The moment we become parents for the first time - we unwittingly enter into one of the most vulnerable markets in the world. New parents are the stuff of marketers' dreams. We’ve been through a life transforming situation which primes us to believe everything else might need to transform too (our waistlines and our carpets certainly have).We have high stakes goals (we want our children to be Happy!... 1/21/2019 8:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Aspirin: What CAN'T it Help?
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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Aspirin is a salicylate (derived from a plant) and is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The earliest uses of this drug date back to the Greek physician Hippocrates in the 5th century B.C. He used a powder extracted from willow’s bark. It works by blocking a certain natural substance in your body to reduce pain and swelling. Today you can walk into most any store and purchase this product.... 1/13/2019 8:00:00 AM
Ella James
Providing Harmony Between Nature and Humans
by Ella James
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Nature is a crucial component for life to thrive. It provides a place for life, a source of food and water, and a wide amount of land for exploration. Both animals and humans thrive with nature. Without it, we would truly be nothing.Ironically, humans have not always been known to be kind to nature. In this day and age, sometimes we forget to treat mother nature with the respect it deserves. With global... 1/12/2019 8:00:00 AM
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