Are you Mentally Fit?
Judith Belmont, M.S., L.P.C. Psychotherapist/Wellness Speaker/Author Most of us know guidelines for physical fitness, which includes a lifestyle of regular aerobic exercise, along with stretching and...
View ArticleYes! Bacon Can Be a Healthy Part of Your Diet
If you had told Pearl Cantrell that bacon was bad for her, she probably would have laughed. Pearl died just shy of her 106th birthday after eating bacon every day, and she was physically active and...
View ArticleBreaking Through Six Common Myths About Healthy Teeth and Gums
By Dr. Susan Maples DDS With hundreds of products on the market to help you achieve healthy teeth and gums, it can be confusing as a consumer to know what advice to follow, what products are best, and...
View ArticlePain Psychology: Hitting the Snooze Button on Your ‘Harm Alarm’
By Beth Darnall, Ph.D. Think of pain as being your “harm alarm,” a signal that is designed to get your attention, to motivate you to escape whatever is causing it. After all, pain—potential harm—could...
View Article6 Tips to Healing through Spontaneous Writing
By Liz Crocker, Polly Bennell and Holly Book Spontaneous writing, a discipline of writing about traumatic events that is done quickly, without forethought or self-censorship, can bring up traumatic...
View ArticleOur Amazing Kidneys
By Dr. Nina Radcliff In reality, it’s likely that you don’t think too much about your kidneys. In fact many people are not certain about their size, or what they do “exactly” – or too, where they are...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Meditation
By Deborah Fairfull The widespread emotional challenges that are epidemic in our world today stem from the mind. Depression, for example, affects more than 350 million people and is the leading cause...
View ArticleSleep and Productivity
By Dr. Nina Radcliff Facts are that here, in the U.S., we are not getting enough sleep. We are a nation that loses sleep working, studying, taking care of personal and family needs, having fun and too,...
View ArticleForgiveness and Our Health
By Dr. Nina Radcliff It’s Spring — and interestingly science finds that we actually get excited as we gravitate towards a time of renewal in nature and “lighter” times. For most our nation, our clocks...
View ArticleAdded Health Benefits of Gathering Together Around a Table
Agents Contributing to Better Health and Our Well Being “To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art,” said the 17th-century writer François de La Rochefoucau. And there are many facets...
View ArticleSeasonal Allergies – Nip Them in the Bud
By Dr. Nina Radcliff With Spring’s temperatures warming up, you may find yourself among the estimated 50 million people throughout our nation afflicted with puffy, itchy eyes; a scratchy throat;...
View Article5 Misconceptions About Dyslexia
By Don Winn So many of us with dyslexia have not felt heard or understood until very recently, with the influx of new data about our condition. One of my personal goals is to promote dyslexia awareness...
View ArticleProtect Against Ticks
By Dr. Nina Radcliff If you think you have everything figured out about ticks, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wants you to revisit “what you know” – warning that it could be one...
View ArticleWater Safety is Vital for Healthy Summertime Fun
By Dr. Nina Radcliff Know the Signs of Dry Drowning, Secondary Drowning As temperatures rise, millions upon millions throughout our nation respond to the call of sparkling bodies of water in our...
View ArticleWater Safety—Vital for Healthy Summer Fun
By Dr. Nina Radcliff Our pools, lakes, beaches, ponds and waterparks offer refreshing fun along with an oh-so-welcomed cooldown on hot days. And enjoying the water is a great way to spend time with...
View ArticleSummertime Invites Relaxation
By Dr. Nina Radcliff Health Benefits of Relaxation & Refreshment Research continues to underscore the great health benefits from the simple act of relaxation. Of course for many, taking time to...
View ArticleYou Can’t Outrun Your Microbes: How Exercise Affects Your Gut
By William B. Miller, Jr., M.D. Millions of Americans are serious about fitness since we have long been told of its benefits. It is well established that consistent exercise promotes long-term health...
View ArticleWhy Mosquitoes Like Some People More Than Others
Mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others, but if you fit their dinner menu, there are a couple ways to become unappetizing. First and foremost, mosquitoes are looking for an easy, safe...
View Article5 Ways That Hypnosis Notably Improves Weight Loss
By Erika Flint If you have trouble losing excess weight, it’s likely that your body and mind are conspiring to keep that extra weight on you. When you’re bored or sad or upset, the brain’s natural...
View ArticleCosmetic and Personal Care Products Side Effects Have Increased
New Study Underscores Concerns with Cosmetic and Personal Care Products Lack of Regulation By Dr. Nina Radcliff Most likely in the past 24-hours you have used a personal care or cosmetic product,...
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