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by Wellness Editor Burning toes, stinging fingers, shooting electric shocks up the leg nerve pain can cause agony to those suffering from the effects. And pinpointing the source isn’t always easy. It can have a number of causes. So we begin with documentation, but then what? How do we decode that information and how to move forward from there? Nerve Pain Defined Nerve pain can manifest in a number of ways, but most... 8/13/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Antidepressants have changed the face of modern psychiatry. For many people, these medications are an important and necessary part of their therapy. But whether reducing intake to move to another medication, or to try a different therapy, to eliminate a drug-interaction, or some other reason, sometimes, we have to cut ties with an existing antidepressant. And in this case, doing so slowly is not only... 8/12/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Should I Eat Soy?Confusion surrounds soy and soy products. Are they healthful or harmful? Let’s examine the myths and facts surrounding soy.Not a Magic Pill or a Poison; Just a Bean Compared to other beans, soybeans are unique, possessing a different macronutrient composition. They are higher in protein and fat and lower in carbohydrate than other beans. Soybeans come in a variety of different colors... 8/10/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Alzheimer's and dementia devastate lives. They destroy the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and they have a way of making us feel helpless. But maybe we're not as helpless as it seems. Maybe we can do something to keep these monsters at bay. We already know that interventions like cognitive training and physical exercise can delay dementia. But we also know from other conditions that almost... 8/10/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Aging is an inescapable part of life, and its effects on physical appearance are just as certain. If you're lucky enough to age in this life, then you're going to see some effects from that process. But many of us get a little distressed at that and want to try to stave it off as much as possible.Claims surrounding the benefits of taking collagen supplements sound enticing, but are they everything... 8/7/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor This pandemic has begun to take its toll, that's for sure. But what happens when a family member tests positive? What can we do? The task of caring for someone with COVID-19 in the home can take the pandemic to a whole new level of stress. There's more to this than caring for someone with the flu. How do you keep from getting infected or keep from passing the virus along when you venture out for needed... 8/7/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Megan Johnson McCullough Interval training can help anyone get the most out of their cardiovascular workouts. This training involves alternating short, high intensity bursts with active rest periods. Doesn’t sound very complicated or challenging on paper, but it's not necessarily easy to complete, but it's so worth it. The best part is that anyone can do intervals, from the novice to the advanced gym goer. All you need is... 8/6/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when con artists started doing their thing; what’s certain is that it was centuries before any of us were born. They persist even today, living in the shadows and preying on people in ways that are often despicable and difficult to predict.Unfortunately, most scam artists know exactly who to target for the best results --- usually our most vulnerable, including senior... 8/6/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Going vegan can be a big shift if you're eating the standard meat-heavy American diet. When you consider the sheer overwhelming number of things that contain dairy, well, it's enough to daunt even the most dedicated diet changer. Even things like spending time with family and friends, or going out to eat, may need to change. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But there are some other things to think... 8/4/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Served cold, fresh and crisp, an apple rewards us with a juicy mixture of tart and sweet with each crunchy bite. Is it any wonder that apples have inspired people to think of good health? Turns out there might have been a good reason and moreover, there may be a connection to Alzheimer's prevention. Apples contain flavonoids, antioxidants and vitamins that may all work together to reduce the risk of... 8/3/2020 7:00:00 AM
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