Completely You: Health By Stacey Colino for Completely You – Women fear breast cancer more than any other disease, according to numerous surveys, and yet, it’s heart disease, not breast cancer, that’s the leading killer of women. So why is the fear of breast cancer so profound and prevalent? It
By Michele C. Hollow for Completely You Want to see your doctor, therapist or dentist in the comfort and privacy of your own home? Thanks to telemedicine it’s possible. From video chat sessions to personal phone consultations, doctors, therapists and even dentists are giving new meaning to the words house
By Mirabai Holland M.F.A. www.mirabaiholland.com – Chronic stress. It’s everywhere. If you live and work on this planet it’s almost impossible to avoid. Feeling stressed? Me too! Today I’m writing about how to get rid of chronic stress and suggest some easy ways to get that burden off your back.
Jenny was upset. Something wasn’t right, she just knew. Her best friend had missed their regular lunch date again and yesterday stopped in the middle of making a cup of tea, totally confused about what she was doing. Then the news came – Anna has Alzheimer’s disease. Has this happened
By Sandy Getzky – Nail biting, overeating and smoking are just a few behaviors that can quickly turn into bad habits, if practiced regularly. We all have or have had bad habits that are unhealthy and unproductive. The all-important question you may ask yourself is: How can I stop? You
Eating Less PUFAs, Balancing Omega 6s, Can Lead to Improvements By Jennifer Cote – In the old days, “old flame” meant something else. I’ve had a few, and I’m glad there’s never been reason to rekindle any of them. Alas, “flame” has now become connected with a few physical woes.
By Kim Schworm Acosta for Completely You – If you’re a woman, chances are you worry about breast cancer. But did you know that twice as many women die of diabetes each year? In fact, one in 10 women over the age of 20 is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes —
By Beth Havey – In his book, How To Be Your Doctor’s Favorite Patient And Get the Care You Deserve, Dr. Brad Colegate uses humor and experience when offering insights for a good patient-doctor relationship. Do expect that the doctor will order blood work and imaging studies that sometimes can
By Beth Havey – Some Tips to Help You Get There Today I finished a series of physical therapy appointments to strengthen my back. When I was saying goodbye, both the physical therapist and the PT assistant hugged me and wished me well. I’m an RN and know the value
By Derek Beres for Completely You – One of the top complaints I hear from new yogis is lower back pain. In fact, many people begin yoga at the urging of their doctor for this exact reason. Back pain is often caused by another region of the body — tight hips or
By Marianne McGinnis for Completely You Why are yawns contagious? Human beings mirror the behaviors of people they care about, and yawning falls into this category, speculate researchers. In a recent University of Pisa study, researchers observed more than 100 men and women yawning in front of strangers, acquaintances, friends
By Mahmood Piraee – Free Radical Damage to Retinal Cells Can Increase the Risk of Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of adult vision loss in developed countries and accounts for more than 50% of blindness in the United States. AMD gradually
By Kimberly Rae – With nearly one out of every two people having some kind of chronic condition, it is very likely that you either have a chronic illness or you love someone who does. Today’s post has tips from people with chronic illness, things they wish healthy people would
By Gillian Eadie – Jennifer writes: Yesterday I promised to have a friend to witness my signature on a legal paper and, when I called in to her place for coffee and a chat, I not only forgot all about asking her to do this for me, I left the
By Ellen Dolgen – Sure, stirrups are cold and speculums look like medieval ducks, but you really don’t need to fear your Pap smear. After all, the test is one of the best ways to prevent and detect cervical cancer. Since the 1950s, the cervical cancer death rate in America
By Paula Simpson, trusted genConnect expert – Want to boost your liver health, reduce stroke risk, lose weight and just feel better about yourself? Read on: Turmeric for Liver Health Turmeric is a spice, commonly used in Asian food. Curcumin is the yellow-colored molecule derived from turmeric. The root
By Paula Simpson, trusted genConnect expert – I have spent the last year traveling internationally and learning about the latest in nutrition and beauty products to support healthful aging. So here are some that I found most impressive, and should be on your radar too! African Moringa – Taken as a
By Gillian Eadie – Don’t you hate that? You’re in the middle of a telling a funny story or describing something you have read when suddenly, you can’t think of what comes next! Try as you might, the mind’s gone blank and you have no idea how to finish. It’s
By Carol Doyel – Gratitude seems to be a popular topic these days and I’ve noticed a number of articles in the media about the benefits of gratitude. Personally, I would describe myself as a grateful person. Someone with an “attitude of gratitude” and I believe it has made a
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