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Megan Johnson McCullough
Rotator Cuff Injury: Shoulder Expiration
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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Our shoulder joint is a leading commander for our upper body movements. Composed of 4 ligaments (tissue that connects bones to other bones) that stabilize the shoulder, injury to the area is quite common. Repetitive motions, especially overhead movements, are a major culprit. Baseball and tennis athletes as well as carpenters and painters, are all common victims. Think of a baseball pitcher who over... 10/24/2018 7:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Vegetarian vs Vegan: A Meatless Comparison
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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Food is such a prevalent part of our life and can affect our mood, time, body shape, and overall health. The choices are endless when it comes to what we put in our mouths, and for some that decision leaves meat out of the picture. People might make their plate based on religion, their health status, or as part of their environmental beliefs. Two types of eating have become popular meatless options,... 10/24/2018 7:00:00 AM
Tam John
9 Habits to "Healthify" Your Kids' Screen Time
by Tam John
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Your hunch that the modern invention of all that screen time your kids are soaking up is detracting from their whole being development is genuine. According to Medline Plus, screen time is a term used for activities done in front of a screen, such as watching TV, working on a computer, or playing video games. Three hours of daily TV viewing is common for kids. Total screen time soaring to five and... 10/24/2018 7:00:00 AM
Perrin Elisha
Know Your Story
by Perrin Elisha
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Who wouldn’t love to know what to do with all of that interest and excitement about your future relationship before you have found the one?! Take that energy and intention and put it into understanding the basics of healthy relationships and your dating life will become more satisfying as you feel empowered and educated about the task you are undertaking.Here I am going to expand on the idea of our... 10/24/2018 7:00:00 AM
Maryanne Comaroto, PhD
Want Less Sex, But Still Want to Feel Close?
by Maryanne Comaroto, PhD
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When was the last time you were at a gathering and someone commented on how relieved they were that their partner wanted less sex? These days you’re more likely to hear triumphant murmurs about someone having their vagina resuscitated, lubricated or lasered, or libidinous tales of 4-hour erections and stories about dating a 20-something tantra-teacher. In the face of this, who wants to admit they want... 10/24/2018 7:00:00 AM
Heather Carey, MS
How A Nutritionist (me!) Lost 20 Pounds and Kept it Off for Good
by Heather Carey, MS
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Here is a true confession that I don't include in my bio on my website. In the not so long ago past I had been carrying an extra 20 pounds on my not so large 5'4" frame. How much I weighed doesn't matter. It was too much for me, my height, my age and my body type ( I was not a body builder so I hardly had that excuse).So how did it come to be that someone who has extensive training in nutrition and... 10/23/2018 7:00:00 AM
Ramona Zabriskie
6 Reasons Women Today Have the Power That Counts the Most
by Ramona Zabriskie
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Over the last several years, as an author, educator, and mentor of women, I have analyzed marriage from a multiplicity of angles—that is from material written by professional governmental, educational, and faith-based sociologists, scientists, and psychologists, as well as journalists, philosophers, and novelists. What strikes me overall is how each source (regardless of the author’s personal background,... 10/23/2018 7:00:00 AM
Stacy Taylor
7 Apps to Help You Fall Asleep
by Stacy Taylor
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We are always on the go and most everyone has a smartphone these days. If you find sleep is evasive at night, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25% of the population does not get enough sleep on some nights and approximately 10% report suffering from chronic insomnia. There are several apps out there that can come to your rescue with different uses... 10/23/2018 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Breast Cancer: Be Aware and Beware
by Wellness Editor
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Breast cancer awareness is an important part of women’s health, and early detection saves lives. Unfortunately, increased awareness and easily accessible screening processes sometimes lead to unnecessary treatments. Protection from both sides of this ugly disease is aided by arming oneself with solid information on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.Be aware of breast cancer risk, but don't let... 10/22/2018 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Scientists 3D Print a Human Cornea for the First Time
by Wellness Editor
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About 15 million people worldwide suffer from complications caused by either disease or trauma to the cornea, the outer surface of the eye. About a third of those people live with total blindness. With the availability of corneas for transplant far from meeting the demand, researchers have turned to various media for prosthetics. Recently, a team at Newcastle University discovered a way to recreate... 10/18/2018 7:00:00 AM
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