Recent Wellness Articles
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular diseases are the No.1 killer of women, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined, killing one woman about every 80 seconds. With February being American Heart Month, it's an ideal time for...
Since the turn of the century, genes and DNA have taken the spotlight as means to uncover the mysteries of our complex bodily systems. Today, from The Human Genome Project to at-home tests such as 23andMe, genes are standard table talk—whereas, even a couple of...
There's a long list of things that can prevent children from getting a good night of sleep. Erratic bedtime routine. Early morning school start times. Too much screen time. Sleep apnea. Anxiety. Schedule disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seasonal time changes....
"I've tried everything and still can't seem to lose weight." As an obesity medicine specialist, I hear this on a daily basis as women stress and struggle with their weight. For many women, they feel like they know how to lose weight, but staying on a plan can be...
As a new year arrives, you may be thinking about resolutions. And while it doesn't hurt to set intentions, be nice to yourself! Don't go into a new year already thinking only about the things you could improve. First, celebrate what you're already amazing at and set...
Though it can be difficult to remain motivated to get up and move around as the colder months arrive and the sun begins to set seemingly as soon as it rises, it's vital to keep an active routine for not only your physical health, but your mental health, as well. You...
I'm old enough to have lived through the United States Bicentennial (though I was a little girl at the time). For whatever reason, I was particularly enamored with all the fanfare and declared to everyone that I would live to see the Tricentennial. Not an impossible...
The shift in roles when sending a child away to college is as scary and significant as the change in roles when you become a new parent. You've spent years actively protecting, teaching and directing the daily life of your child—you were in charge and responsible....
When you think about life enrichment in an assisted living community, activities like bingo, crafts and card games may come to mind. While these activities are certainly well-loved, there is much more that goes into it. Life enrichment is all about improving the...
One of the first things Patrick Frakes, COO of Rair Cannabis, says to me is, "If you've been to other grows before, you're going to notice that we do things a bit differently. Rair is our name for a reason." Before meeting Patrick, I was already a believer in...