5 Natural Ways to Treat Insomnia
Restless nights, erratic interruptions in peaceful sleep and waking up groggy and tired may be signs you’re experiencing symptoms of insomnia. High-quality sleep is important for healthy brain functioning, stable mood, healing and repair of heart and blood vessels, balanced hunger, optimized energetic performance and so much more, according to researchers from the National Heart,...CONTINUE READING→
Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis – a disease which causes bones to become weak and brittle – causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually. That’s an osteoporotic fracture every 3 seconds. Osteoporosis is estimated to affect 200 million women worldwide – approximately one-tenth of women aged 60, one-fifth of women aged 70, two-fifths of women aged 80 and two-thirds of women aged 90....CONTINUE READING→
Melanoma Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Part II
In continuing recognition of May as Melanoma Skin Cancer Awareness Month, here’s another excerpt from David Stanley’s new book, Melanoma: It Started with a Freckle. From Chapter 5 I was not ready for the scene I saw when Cath and I got off the elevator for the Multidisciplinary Melanoma Clinic in Ann Arbor. These people...CONTINUE READING→
You Can Be a Stroke Super Hero
There are many super heroes out there. Moms, Dads, Grandparents, people who are simply lending a hand to others. We consider those people super heroes. Many of those super heroes are behind the scenes; they never get recognition for what they do, and that is okay with them. But what if you could be a...CONTINUE READING→
Why You Should Skip Your Morning Coffee
As I’ve mentioned here before, I can’t stand coffee. But I’ve seen the research, and whether I choose to partake or not (and I don’t), there are a number of health advantages to drinking coffee. As with most things in life, however, timing is important. Millions of people around the world start their day with...CONTINUE READING→
From Penn State to Afghanistan–Why Do We See No Evil When Boys Are Sexually Abused?
When I was about 12 years old, my mother took me to visit one of her cousins. As the evening approach, she and her cousin decided to go to a concert and they left me in the care of her cousin’s husband. Since I didn’t really know him, I decided to go into one of the...CONTINUE READING→
Why Have Two in The Corner Pocket?
Growing up as a kid, you expect to find two jewels right where they belong down there. And about the size of small grapes. But did you know that 2% of boys at birth are missing a testicle? It’s just not there in the sac. Yup, undescended testicles are the most common genital birth defect. That...CONTINUE READING→
7 Ways Dads Help Out In the Home
American households have made dramatic changes in the past 50 years when it comes to the role of fathers. According to Pew Research Center, in 1960, 70% of households had a father who worked and a mother stayed home. Now it is more common to see both parents working and sharing responsibilities in the home....CONTINUE READING→
Keep your eyes as the prize
My eyesight is about as bad as a dog’s. Glasses are probably the most important piece of property I own. Without them, the world is just a hazy blur of colors and sounds. Back in college, one of my favorite ways to relax was taking off my glasses during the walk to class. It’s the...CONTINUE READING→
Got a Minute? That May Be All You Need to Be in Better Shape
If you have a minute to spare, and most of us do, that may be all you need to receive the same benefits as a much longer aerobic workout. A recent study published in the journal of PLOS One remarkably found that just one minute of vigorous exercise three times a week will benefit your...CONTINUE READING→