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by Wellness Editor How many of us look up the ingredients of every food we eat, let alone investigate every obscure, unpronounceable additive to make sure it’s safe? We should be able to assume the foods in our pantries aren’t going to cause us long-term harm, but it’s possible that some of them are. Processed foods can contain all sorts of questionable ingredients. But some food additives can cause us harm. And this... 9/12/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor COVID-19 has tested our resilience, that's for sure. For every move we take to get a step ahead of this pandemic, it seems to have another surprise for us waiting in the wings. Most recently, researchers have taken a serious look at the role central heating and air conditioning units are playing in COVID-19's continued spread. The news looks bad, but good solutions could be on the way. HVAC's May Be... 9/12/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadlier forms of the disease, and just the suggestion of a diagnosis can be pretty scary. Despite being rare, only responsible for about 3% of cancer diagnoses, it causes nearly 7% of cancer-related deaths. It most often strikes people 65 and older, with the risk of developing it increasing as you get older. Catching it early increases survival rates though, so... 9/4/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Herbs have been important to medicine and cuisine for thousands of years, but we’re only beginning to understand the extent of their uses. Holy basil, not to be confused with its cousin, sweet basil, could be among the most beneficial and versatile, and underused. Traditional Indian practitioners revere the herb so much, they consider it a manifestation of the goddess Tulsi and refer to it as an “elixir... 9/4/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Childhood obesity is on the rise. In fact, over 20% of 12-19-year-olds are obese. Parenting is hard no matter what but when our kids face health challenges, we have to look at our own behavior and see if we can do anything to prevent or cure the problem. And in the case of obesity, barring any underlying conditions that may be the cause, our parenting may be at the root of childhood obesity. Preliminary... 9/3/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Ever wondered what’s really in that supplement you’re taking? Omega-3 supplements are talked about like they’re a miracle cure for heart disease, anxiety, and a host of other issues. But like any supplement, they have both benefits and side effects, and well, research shows neither of those things might actually matter and in some cases, the risks might even outweigh the benefits. That's right. There... 8/28/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor The COVID-19 battle rages on, and with no end in sight. Numbers continue rising and many people are looking toward herd immunity as our last hope. Could the masses of infections actually benefit us in the long run? Some researchers are warning us not to hold our collective breath. Studies seem to indicate that a long-term immune response against COVID-19 might not exist, which means reinfection may... 8/26/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor We might be lucky enough to grow up surrounded by family and friends. But eventually, whether from a move, or a loss of contact, a new school or in our first apartment, we all experience loneliness. By all accounts, loneliness is impacting many Americans in epidemic proportions. Some say ts the single greatest mental health crisis of our time. Yet we don't really seem to take it seriously as a problem.... 8/24/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Beth Rosenshein Recently 5 menopause experts from different universities from the United States and Canada were asked the following question:Is hormone replacement therapy safe?Their answers prove they are no experts.Not one doctor acknowledged menopause as a disease. By definition, disease is defined by predictable signs and symptoms. The signs of menopause are predictable and universal - loss of bone density, loss... 8/21/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Robin Graine, JD I am a divorced mom, a former divorce lawyer and family court hearing officer, a Certified Divorce Mediator and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. I've seen a lot when it comes to divorce. My hope here is that this article acts a roadmap for anyone thinking about a divorce, going through one currently, or has gone through a divorce and is still figuring out their new situation. Perhaps one of the... 8/20/2020 7:00:00 AM
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