by Stephan and Lisa La Count | Family
What are some things we can do to help keep our parents young? Here are seven ideas to explore, which may slow down the ageing process and help keep your folks sharp and young at heart for years to come… Physical activities are a great way to help keep everyone...
by Scott Kalechstein | Health and Fitness
On July 13 of this year, a front page New York Times article caught my eye. The headline read: 'Paralyzed Man Uses Thoughts to Move a Cursor'. The story described how, after neuroscientists had implanted a small censor in his brain, a man had learned to use...
by Dr. Robert Duvall | Health and Fitness
Back pain is pervasive throughout the adult population. It is one of the most common reasons to visit a doctor. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previously reported, and the use of overweight backpacks is a major contributing factor. In...
by Healthy Wealthy n Wise | Health and Fitness
Do you talk with other women about food and weight? Do you really talk, or do you only speak about it superficially – what diet you are currently on, what you ate today, how you cheated, how much you've lost or not lost? Do you ever really talk about what...
by Pankaj Naram and Smita Naram | Health and Fitness
Immunity is a word that's on everyone's lips as headline after headline appears about the Bird Flu possibly moving closer. Even when people try to relax on a therapeutic cruise, nasty bacteria come along for the ride! Without yearly shots, many people tend to...
by Elizabeth Yarnell | Health and Fitness
It's time for kids to gear up for school. So what does that mean for your child's diet? Hopefully not a strict diet of fast food five days a week as you run to football practices and dance lessons. The start of the school year can indeed be a busy time for...
by Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers | Family
Halloween is truly a kid's holiday – good friends, creative costumes, event-filled parties – all with a cool spooky theme – who could ask for more? Oh yes, one more thing, the treats – lots of sugary candy treats! With all the fun of this...
by Elizabeth Yarnell | Health and Fitness
Chronic disease sufferers typically receive detailed instructions regarding dosages of medication, but the conventional medical community is just starting to recognize the effects of diet on disease. For almost any type of ailment, choosing to practice a healthy diet...
by Dr. Robert Duvall | Health and Fitness
What is a herniated disc? You've probably heard people say they have a “slipped” or “ruptured” disc in the back. Sometimes they complain that their back "went out". What they're most likely describing is a herniated disc. This...
by Dr. Thomas Sullivan | Health and Fitness
The decisions of picking a name… The anticipation and excitement… Painting the new room… Clothing, diapers and family celebrations. The joy of a pregnancy is one of life's greatest pleasures. Unfortunately however, for many women the later months...
by Lothar Pirc | Health and Fitness
Nestled in the lush green valley of the river Lahn lies the beautiful, historic spa town of Bad Ems. Home to an abundance of natural thermal springs; it offers the visitor a unique symbiosis of ancient healing traditions. Many travelers visit Europe seeking cultural...
