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Megan Johnson McCullough
20 Excuses Why People Avoid Exercise
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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It’s a choicePhysical activity is a behavior, meaning it is a choice to participate or not. For some, exercise has been a lifelong component of their daily routine. For others, the concept of physical exertion is not appealing. The exercise roller coaster that aims for consistency, can plummet from time to time even for the most avid gym-goer. One day “off” leads to another, time passes, body shape... 9/12/2018 7:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery—Most Important Considerations
by Fred Fletcher
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INTRODUCTION Although hip and/or knee surgery should be performed only when absolutely necessary, it is often the best option for people who succumb daily to painful discomfort (because of hip and knee disease or trauma), whose private & work duties are being seriously affected, and who have exhausted other practical options, including active, life-long prevention. IMPORTANT STATISTICAL FACTSPatients... 9/11/2018 7:00:00 AM
Dr. Nicole Beurkens
5 Games to Improve Speech and Language Disorders in Children
by Dr. Nicole Beurkens
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Games are a great way to improve skills for kids in all areas of development – and they are fun! I like to play games with my family and friends, but I also love to play games at work with my clients who have developmental disorders or speech and language disorders. Children with speech delays, language processing problems, reading comprehension challenges, and any other type of speech and language... 9/11/2018 3:46:52 AM
Fred Fletcher
Are Zombie Movies Plausible Predictions of the Future?
by Fred Fletcher
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INTRODUCTIONEvery now and then a movie or a book comes along which sets a pattern or opens doors hitherto not known or delved into; using that new pattern, other movie directors or authors further explore said realm(s). Night of the Living Dead (1968) by George A. Romero was such a movie. It was not the first movie about dead people--nor the first film about so-called “zombies,” but it was unique in... 9/9/2018 7:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
10 Ways to Pest-Proof Your Home
by Fred Fletcher
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INTRODUCTION Although pests are more likely to become a problem in warmer weather, any time of the year can be an opportunity for unwelcome creatures to set up shop in your apartment, home, or place of work. Some of these critters may be only mildly irritating but, in general, insects, rodents, and mammals that invade your abode can pose unexpected dangers to you, family members, pets, and, in some... 9/7/2018 7:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
How Open Bariatric Imaging is Benefiting Overweight Patients
by Fred Fletcher
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INTRODUCTIONMuch progress continues to be made when it comes to MRIs for special-population patients. Such groups include children (whose special needs increase & expand as age decreases), the elderly, claustrophobic folks, the overweight, etc. The latter (i.e.,” bariatric” or overweight people) group, since it encompasses an ever-increasing segment of the population, is in the forefront of technological... 9/6/2018 7:00:00 AM
Smith Willas
This Could Be the Secret to Burn Your Belly Fat Once And For All
by Smith Willas
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Are you beyond frustrated to see your belly fat just refusing to go away?Have you worked hard to get rid of that extra flab but with little success?The problem with belly fat is it is easy to put on but really hard to lose. The pesky, visceral lump of fat around your lower tummy is disconcerting in many ways. The excess fat is responsible for secreting stress hormones like cortisol and inflammatory... 9/5/2018 7:00:00 AM
Meaghan McElroen
5 Exercises You Can Do Anywhere, in 15 Minutes
by Meaghan McElroen
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How many times have you tried to lose weight and "failed?" Often we set unrealistic goals around how much and how long we will work out for. I have heard friends and family say they are going to the gym every day this week to work out. When life got in the way and they didn't make it one day, they basically gave up. "I don't have time was often their reason."My philosophy is that being active daily... 9/3/2018 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
New Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s 30 Years in Advance
by Wellness Editor
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About 5.7 million Americans currently suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Up until recently, doctors had no way of detecting the disease until symptoms had already presented and the disease was well underway. Now, a simple blood test might be able to detect the presence of plaque-forming proteins decades in advance, long before the disease they cause begins to develop.... 9/3/2018 7:00:00 AM
Emily Taylor
Do You Know What Causes Crooked Teeth?
by Emily Taylor
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Crooked teeth are common among children. However, if neglected, these can lead to some serious oral issues over the years. Did you know what causes crooked teeth? From seemingly innocent habits such as thumb sucking to complex underlying reasons such as incorrect jaw development, crooked teeth can be caused due to various reasons. Let’s take a look at these reasons:Common Causes of Crooked Teeth1.... 9/1/2018 6:30:00 PM
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