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by Margaret Rutherford You get divorced and people ask for a few weeks how you're doing. Your dad suddenly died and, within the month, you've received several notes from people who knew him and loved him. Your oldest child was diagnosed with autism and people who've walked that path offer guidance.You are grieving, and it will take time to heal.You don't want people to feel sorry for you. You don't expect constant attention.... 8/4/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Francine O'Neill Malnourishment is depressingly more common than we would think, especially among seniors. One study found that about 25% of all seniors and 44% of seniors with dementia are malnourished and up to 50% of all older adults are at risk for malnourishment. Changes in the way your brain perceives taste, swallowing difficulties, inadequate time to make healthy food, financial concerns, and myriad other issues... 7/31/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Diabetes is one of those conditions that like to masquerade and hide. It's not exactly silent but it's also not one that jumps to mind because the symptoms seem unrelated to the condition itself. And as a result, many people may have it, and therefore be untreated and subject to much worse effects, and not even realize it. These symptoms are such that if a person has them, they really should seek care... 7/29/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor We don’t always get all the nutrients we need, with healthy Omega-3 fats often falling to the wayside in favor of more convenient options. Fish oil supplements can be a good way to fill in the gap, but quality and potency varies between sources and brands. Krill oil proponents claim they have a better product, but do they have the science to back it? Here’s what we know. Benefits of Fish Oil Many marine... 7/24/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Dayton Uttinger Some of the conditions that affect women disproportionately are obvious. Women have more breast tissue than men, pregnancy is dangerous in and of itself, and they typically live longer than men, spending their remaining years vulnerable to disease. However, women also need to be mindful of their significant risk when it comes to an organ system that we all have: the digestive tract. Women are surprisingly... 7/23/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Confused about what to eat? You aren’t alone. Half the people in a 2017 survey said that conflicting information about what to eat and what to avoid have them second guessing the food choices they make.I have seen this confusion first hand. As a specialist in nutritional medicine, I’ve had patients come to my office sickened after years of eating a diet of the wrong foods; all have been helped after... 7/21/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Functional Fitness is one of the latest workout buzzwords, but what is it and how can it help you meet your health goals?Designed to target the muscle groups that you need for your daily tasks, the functional fitness trend grew, in part, from a troubling phenomenon. People who had impressively “gym fit” bodies were still reporting discomfort and even injury after performing routine daily tasks. Normal... 7/18/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Lynda Arbon Moms and dads everywhere always seem to be reminding their children, no matter the age, to look after their teeth. And of course, once again, they are right. Taking care of your teeth can allow you to feel proud and want to show-off those pearly whites to everyone in sight, and not only that, it can also help you improve your overall health and, of course, your personal hygiene. It is, therefore, important... 7/17/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Who doesn’t enjoy a day out at the lake to cool off from the summer heat? It can be refreshing to splash around and get silly with friends and family. Most of the time, as long as we take the proper safety precautions, we can enjoy the water with few worries.Or we could. Organisms that were once rare may surge as climate change accelerates so it behooves us all to be aware. Here’s what to watch out... 7/15/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Sunny Day EXPLORING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN NUTRITION AND MENTAL HEALTHYou know the importance of nutrition for physical health, but did you know that it can also have a major impact on your mental health? Eating a balanced diet rich in nutrients is essential to both our physical and emotional well-being. In this article, we’ll explore the connection between nutrition and mental health, looking at how our diets... 7/13/2023 4:00:00 PM
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