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by Indy Summers The internet is full of articles, blog posts and videos telling people how they can lose weight. Considering how many adults and youths today struggle with weight issues, it's not surprising that there's a wealth of information out there targeted towards those who want to shed some pounds.However, one group that's dramatically underserved are those who are content with the weight they're at and simply... 10/3/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be a scary prospect, especially for women living with a higher risk of breast or ovarian cancer. It can also offer some amazing benefits. The popularity of HRT has risen and fallen over the years due to fluctuating opinions over its safety. The latest research suggests HRT can benefit women suffering from menopausal symptoms and primary ovarian insufficiency, and... 10/2/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Alex Jimenez Mostly everyone takes their vitamins in some shape or form. It can be from the foods that we eat to the supplements that we take throughout the day. We can get the boost of micronutrients in our bodies with vitamins from foods. It can help with our diets when we are trying to get a head start in our healthy lifestyle change through healthy, nutritious, whole foods. Without vitamins, our bodies to... 10/2/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Megan Johnson McCullough Headaches are actually quite complicated and there's not always a simple answer when it comes to causality. That's why some people, despite seeking treatment, continue to suffer from chronic headaches. There are different types of headaches, different reasons why they happen, and different types of treatment. Obviously they are complex, because there are over 150 types.The most common types of headaches... 10/2/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Our surroundings can have serious negative effects on our health and wellbeing. There are 25% of Americans living in at least a moderate amount of clutter. But when that mess is in the bedroom, it offers a special kind of threat to our wellbeing. We spend half our lives in our bedrooms.A messy room can have a negative impact on both physical and mental health. The “background stress” that comes with... 10/1/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher INTRODUCTION An inguinal hernia takes place when tissue or part of an organ (e.g., the intestines, the stomach, etc.) abnormally pushes through a weakened part of a muscle/wall, thus now protruding into another hitherto inaccessible area, such as the inguinal canal (in inguinal hernias) or outside the human body (in umbilical hernias). The bulge or mass that goes though such impromptu, unnatural opening... 9/30/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor These days, it seems like there’s an app for everything, including weight loss. Apps like DietBet challenge users to see who, from a pool of two or more people, can lose the most weight, with money being a partial motivator. Lots of people seem to feel like betting on themselves has helped them to finally be successful. But does it work?DietBet and other, similar, weight loss apps can help with motivation... 9/30/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor When cancer strikes someone close, many of us feel unsure about the best way to approach the person or what to say. They, too, may have a hard time approaching the subject. Offering support without minimizing or judging the person’s experience, allowing them to set the pace and subject matter are great strategies. Be encouraging without belittling and see what can be done to help out with meals or... 9/30/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher INTRODUCTION Rehabilitation Medicine--also known as physical medicine & rehabilitation (PH&R) or physiatry—is a relatively new branch of medical care that emphasizes preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating conditions and diseases that generally impart permanent or temporary functional impairment. This branch is unique in medicine in the sense that it focuses on the functionality of a patient... 9/26/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Touted as a way to get fit and relax at the same time, many people are curious enough to try yoga at least once. However, the thought of public yoga classes can be a turn off for some of us. Maybe there’s no yoga studio where we live, the price is too high or we’d rather practice alone. Maybe the idea of an in-air fart is too much to get us into that yoga studio. Maybe there's no place to drop the... 9/26/2019 7:00:00 AM
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