Directory > Blog

Featured Posts

David Pollock
Tired of the Same Old Holiday Gifts? (Try These Ideas)
by David Pollock
About Me View My Posts
Is it just me or does it get more and more difficult every year to find those special gifts that stand apart from the traditional mall fodder as unique or original?A candle even for a candle lover seems predictable, overdone and just plain blah after so many seasons of giving. The same can be said for bath sets, food baskets, calendars, etc. For many of us the decision to "keep it modest this year"... 12/2/2015 8:00:00 AM
Harry Harrison
The Day After Christmas: Five Ways to Handle the Biggest Downer of the Year
by Harry Harrison
About Me View My Posts
The presents are all open. The living room is a wreck. The new trike is on its side in the hall. The tree is dropping pine needles on the wrapping that hasn't been picked up. Two toys are already broken. Dad's sweater is too scratchy. You've come to grips with the fact that your MasterCard bill totals four house payments. Your oldest daughter likes none of her new clothes. The whole family is exhausted... 12/1/2015 8:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Resolutions You Can Keep
by Wellness Editor
About Me View My Posts
Resolving oneself to an action of self-improvement at the start of a new year has been around since the time of the ancient Babylonians, who made declarations of things like repaying their debt or returning items to their rightful owners.While we all start out with good intentions, studies show that year after year, though our confidence may be high, almost a full 90% of us fail at achieving our New... 12/1/2015 8:00:00 AM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
6 Holiday Weight Loss Tips
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
About Me View My Posts
People talk about the ‘Freshman 15’ – which is the weight gain associated with starting college -- but what about the ‘Holiday 10?’ I am talking about the potential pounds you can gain from overindulging during holiday celebrations. From the stuffing and pies at Thanksgiving, to the Christmas cookies and New Year’s Eve buffets and cocktails, the holidays are full of potential land mines designed to... 11/28/2015 10:00:00 PM
Clark Bartram
​Don’t be SAD or Depressed This Holiday Season
by Clark Bartram
About Me View My Posts
It's that time of year. Halloween has just passed, the once abundant supply of Snickers bars, lollipops and Tootsie Rolls now nothing more than empty wrappers and the eclectic mixture of smells in a pillowcase. Now we have Thanksgiving, Christmas and a season's worth of birthdays to contend with as we try to navigate our way to a healthier body. However, lurking under all of these obvious triggers... 11/25/2015 8:00:00 AM
scottqmarcus
A Look at Thanksgiving Traditions
by scottqmarcus
About Me View My Posts
The most common Thanksgiving holiday traditions are:- Giving Thanks - Thanksgiving Day Parade - Football - Breaking the wishbone - Turkey and Trimmings I am unclear how the genealogy section of About.com determined this; yet intuitively it appears correct. Ever curious (and always looking for content for my column), I wondered how these came to be; so I did some research. I share. According to historians,... 11/22/2015 10:00:00 PM
Michelle Pellizzon
Want to Lose 10 Pounds? Start Here!
by Michelle Pellizzon
About Me View My Posts
The busy holiday season is about to hit, and that means heading home to see family and friends, ugly Christmas sweaters, and endless supplies of not-so-healthy foods will be shoved in front of us.And whether you pulled out your winter clothes only to realize that last year's cords are a just little tight, or you want to preemptively avoid that inevitable winter weight gain, you might have some extra... 11/20/2015 10:00:00 PM
Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A.
The Interplay Between Psychotropic Medication & In-Patient Rehabilitation
by Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A.
About Me View My Posts
Generally, in-patient rehab in a skilled nursing facility revolves around the 3 disciplines of therapy which is vital not only in the healing process, but also necessary, in order to establish a viable payor source under Medicare guidelines and regulations.Pharmacology plays an important role in the clinical protocol for every patient, since there will often be a correlation between the drugs a patient... 11/20/2015 8:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Tips For A Healthy & Happy Thanksgiving
by Wellness Editor
About Me View My Posts
For most people, Thanksgiving is a time of giving thanks, getting together with those you care about, celebrating, sharing, and eating lots of food. Enjoying a Thanksgiving meal can mean consuming foods and beverages that you do not normally eat, but can also be a time of overdoing it and spending the following week trying to make up for it with dieting and exercise. Following are some ideas on how... 11/14/2015 8:00:00 AM
Michelle Pellizzon
5 Ways to Bring Some Zen Into Your Desk and Your Work Life
by Michelle Pellizzon
About Me View My Posts
Illustration Credit: Karley Koenig, Thrive MarketStress is a natural part of most jobs—a little stress can motivate us to finish projects on time and come up with new ideas, but when the pressure becomes too great, it can take a serious toll on workers' health. Good news, though. You don't need to pop a Xanax to escape the anxiety from your job. The answer is far more simple—just get a little more... 11/14/2015 8:00:00 AM
Wellness.com does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment nor do we verify or endorse any specific business or professional listed on the site. Wellness.com does not verify the accuracy or efficacy of user generated content, reviews, ratings, or any published content on the site. Content, services, and products that appear on the Website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and any claims made therein have not been evaluated by the FDA. Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.