The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us! While Thanksgiving has recently become the official start of the Christmas shopping season, it remains an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the many blessings that we enjoy. Being grateful and appreciative is something that should be part of our daily lives, and not just brought out once a year […]
Osteoporosis is a familiar condition to many of us if only through our awareness of it and the visual picture we imagine must accompany it. It’s likely that the ugly hag who offers Snow White a poisonous apple suffered the effects of osteoporosis on her vertebrae and spine, giving her the stereotypical hunched posture. Cartoon […]
Have you ever noticed that during the month of November, a large contingency of men grow wild and woolly facial hair? While some sports fans have superstitions about not shaving their faces while their favorite team is on a winning streak, the unkempt facial hair you see during November has a very valid and philanthropic […]
The month of October is a busy time – not only is the season of fall coming into full swing, but the anticipation of Halloween is building all month.Decorations of witches, ghosts and goblins adorn doors, front porches and really anywhere else someone is feeling in the spirit. For many, the spooky atmosphere of Halloween […]
Most of us know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer, sadly most of know multiple people who have battled this terrible disease. You may even be a survivor, and if so – hurrah! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to celebrate survivors, become educated, share our stories and band together to […]
In today’s society, cybercrime, scams, hacks and fraud have become common occurrences because so much of our daily lives are wrapped up in technology. The internet is an invention that has introduced so many wonderful things to our lives. The ease of email and social media give us the ability to stay connected with friends […]
For many people, the prospect of gathering the various pieces of medical history and information is enough to send us looking for an oven to scrub or gutters to clean out. The task of assembling all this information into one location, and keeping it updated as things change, seems both cumbersome and overwhelming. However, carving […]
Circulation is one of the vital processes of our human bodies. The circulatory system, also known as the vascular or cardiovascular system, transports a myriad of life-giving necessities throughout our bodies. Oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients and blood cells provide nourishment that we simply cannot survive without. Health circulation is a crucial component of our ability […]
As people age, the risk for Type 2 diabetes increases. According to the American Diabetes Association, one in four people over the age of 60 have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes, occurs when your body, specifically the pancreas, does not produce enough insulin to allow your body to convert glucose into […]
Pets can bring so much joy to our lives. There is nothing like the excitement of a wagging tail to greet you at the door or the comfort of snuggling down with a purring cat. Many people lovingly refer to them as their “furbabies”, providing a high level of care and indulgence to their pets. […]