By Sherri Snelling – It is February and while winter’s chill has gripped some parts of the country, this is the month we celebrate warm, heartfelt love. While most of you may think I mean Valentine’s Day, I am actually focused on those family members performing that “labor of love”
By Barbara Hales, M.D. – Have you been experiencing sleep disturbances and unusual fatigue? Surprisingly, this may be signaling a myocardial infarction (MI) (or more commonly known as a heart attack) if you are a woman. According to studies done by the National Institute of Health, less than 30% of
By Beth Havey – There’s the well-known line from poet Robert Burns, desiring: to see ourselves as others see us. Though the phrase can apply to many aspects of our lives, today my focus is singular—health. Look in the bathroom mirror and study what you see. Right at the outset the
By E, Author Shmirshky: The Pursuit of Hormone Happiness – Is your husband or boyfriend suffering from Grumpy Man Syndrome? Is he sleepless, irritable like a rubber band waiting to pop, anxious, depressed, and experiencing muscle aches and pains? Is his middle spreading (pop belly) and his libido crashing? If
By Sharon Brani – One effective way to increase energy and motivation is to get out in the sun. Even if you live in one of those areas with gray skies for much of the year, getting outside every day not only can give you a vitamin D boost but
By Sandi Thompson – Here are seven strategies to help you attain your 2012 goals for health and wellness. 1. Work backwards from your goals to where you are RIGHT now. Be honest with yourself. If you know you need to lose 20, 30, 50 pounds start writing down what
By Alice Burron – Most Americans love New Year’s resolutions–according to several national surveys and polls 40-45% of American’s make resolutions each New Years. And who can blame us? The hope of a new year is irresistible–we can start all over and finally become that wonderful, productive, healthy, happy person
By Shawna Hamilton – First and foremost, I sincerely hope that you have each enjoyed a wonderful, fun & memorable Holiday season. I know I sure did! My husband and I carved out a lot of time for family and friends and enjoyed tons of fun in the sun on
By Karen Whittier – Colorectal cancer or colon cancer affects both men and women and is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable and curable forms of cancer there is. Early detection saves lives. Sadly, information from the Centers
By Lisa Moore – Men and women of all ages can suffer from urinary incontinence (UI), but it is particularly prevalent in the elderly, and women experience it almost twice as often as men. It is defined as the involuntary leaking of urine. Estimates suggest that about 13 million Americans
By Jocelyn Anne – While the holiday season can be one of the happiest times of the year and is typically filled with new activities, new festivities and new opportunities to create memories of a lifetime, it’s also a time that can be both physically and mentally exhausting. We typically
By Alice Burron – At one time or another, most of us have felt an atypical general feeling of frustration, depression or annoyance as late fall turns into full-blown winter. Maybe it is caused by the change in weather—especially in areas where winter comes with adverse weather. Or, it may
By Dr. Carolyn Anderson – This blog is part of the Preventative Lifestyle: Keeping Your Body Healthy (and cancer-free) blog series. While researching ways to help my cancer-stricken mother, I found a variety of things that can help reduce our risk of cancer. While we cannot guarantee that we will
By Staness Jonekos – Just when you need to be at your best to manage stress, your fluctuating hormone levels may affect the mood centers in your brain, causing you to melt down. Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your overall health and happiness. When you are stressed out It
Women are more at risk than men for osteoporosis. After receiving a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia it is important to keep moving and exercise in a safe manner. This means not putting compression on the spine, especially the thoracic area of the spine. Walking, dancing, strength training, and swimming
By Dr. Patricia Raymond – “Call me Ishmael,” I said. “Ishmael, stop your blubbering to the readers and haul that line over here,” bellowed Captain Ahab. “We’ve sighted that glorified albino sardine! We need to make ready the harpoon!” “Captain, I don’t think you have the men’s health at heart.”
By Christina Baik, MD, MPH – Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women, affecting some 70,000 women in the United States annually. Several studies suggest that women develop the disease more without tobacco exposure than men. Fifteen to twenty percent of women with lung cancer have
At Living Better at 50+, we know that the holidays are hectic. This time of year, people are frenzied with activity. Their already disordered lives are assaulted with even more events, commitments, and tasks that cause overwhelm. What should be a season of peace turns into a season of stress.
By Lynne Gordon – Breast cancer develops when cells in the breast become abnormal. Scientists suspect that this happens because either a virus or a bacteria infects a few cells and causes a mutation. The mutated cells then attack other normal cells and force them to replicate more mutated cells.
By Mindy Kannon – Constipation is a disorder that inhibits a person from moving their bowels. Not everyone needs to go every day but if you have chronic difficulty, constipation can be uncomfortable and painful. It often produces a bloated feeling because the bowel distends with gas and a large
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