Getting it right at meal time isn’t always easy for busy dog owners. There’s a tendency to grab a bag of store-bought dog food, pour it in the bowl and be done with it. “I’ve seen 18-year-old dogs that have been fed nothing but commercial food all their lives,” says veterinarian Dani McVety. Some of… Continue reading How to Make Your Dog’s Meals Nutritious – and Fun
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This is Why Ulcerative Colitis Surgery May be Better than Drugs
Patients over 50 who have ulcerative colitis live longer if they undergo surgery rather than taking drugs This according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, the finding was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. “Most physicians opt to treat [ulcerative colitis] with medications, as opposed… Continue reading This is Why Ulcerative Colitis Surgery May be Better than Drugs
Why You Need A Personalized Health Journal
By Nancy Wurtzel Two years ago, just before a long-planned vacation, I came down with a summer cold. At first it was only a minor inconvenience, but midway into my trip I was feeling horrible. My ears were causing the most discomfort. They were both plugged, which left me feeling light-headed and sleepy. Seeking relief,… Continue reading Why You Need A Personalized Health Journal
Trauma Nation
We don’t have to look far to notice the amount of negativity that surrounds us on a daily and consistent basis. Any one of us over the age of ten can recount the events of September 11, 2001, or any host of traumatic events that have taken place since that time. It seems our country… Continue reading Trauma Nation
Medical Marijuana “Edibles” Mostly Mislabeled
In a proof-of-concept study, a team led by a Johns Hopkins researcher reports that the vast majority of edible cannabis products sold in a small sample of medical marijuana dispensaries carried labels that overstated or understated the amount of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The study was published June 23rd 2015 in the Journal of the American Medical… Continue reading Medical Marijuana “Edibles” Mostly Mislabeled
Tips for Cell Phone Courtesy Month, July 2015
The cell phone is one of the greatest inventions of our time, but as the cell phone has evolved into the smartphone, it’s also one of the greatest distractions. July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, an event founded by author and etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore in 2002 with the intent of making cell phone… Continue reading Tips for Cell Phone Courtesy Month, July 2015
How to Have A Safe (and Healthy) Road Trip
Road tripping for the summer? Road trips can be a fun and cost-effective way to spend time with family and friends while traveling to your summer vacation destination. But if you don’t know what car maintenance you should complete before you leave, or the best ways to save money while on the road, the adventure… Continue reading How to Have A Safe (and Healthy) Road Trip
Can You Drive Safely with Arthritis
Although you might think of poor vision as the most common factor in seniors’ impaired driving ability, arthritis can also be an obstacle. According to NIH SeniorHealth, a division of the National Institutes of Health, arthritis can make joints swollen and stiff, thereby limiting movement of the shoulders, hands, head or neck. That can make… Continue reading Can You Drive Safely with Arthritis
Alma Bond: Her 90-Plus Health Secrets
They key to having a healthy body, a sharp mind and a thriving career for nearly a century? Pursue your true-life passion after 60! That’s exactly what acclaimed author Dr. Alma Bond did. At 92 years old, she has written 22 books in the last 25 years, including her latest, Hillary Rodham Clinton: On The… Continue reading Alma Bond: Her 90-Plus Health Secrets
Standing Tall: May Is Posture Month
Do you know what it feels like to stand with good posture? Our grandparents knew the importance of standing tall, and now science is catching up. In “Slouch at Your Own Peril: Hunching at Work Leads to Hunching All the Time,” the Wall Street Journal reported on new studies showing what chiropractors and orthopedic surgeons… Continue reading Standing Tall: May Is Posture Month
The Etiquette Expert’s Guide to Polite Texting
A reporter who was caught texting during the National Anthem at the White House Correspondents Dinner felt the heat after the video went viral. The reporter claimed she was just taking notes, but the claims didn’t sit well with most Americans who saw her actions as disrespectful and unpatriotic. Jacqueline Whitmore, an internationally-recognized etiquette expert,… Continue reading The Etiquette Expert’s Guide to Polite Texting
How to Pick Your Battles
Jacqueline Whitmore, an internationally-recognized etiquette expert, author and founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, says healthy relationships hinge on a couple’s ability to know which issues are worth fighting over and which ones are worth letting go. She says knowing how to pick your battles is a skill worth mastering and offers… Continue reading How to Pick Your Battles
Join “Be A Match” and You Could Save A Life
By Nancy Wurtzel While it’s doubtful I’ll ever rescue someone from a burning building, I may have the opportunity to save a life. Since April 2007, I’ve been listed as a possible donor on the national registry for Be The Match®. My chances of being matched are about one in 500, not fantastic odds, but… Continue reading Join “Be A Match” and You Could Save A Life
iPosture: The Evolution of Your Posture in the Digital Age
By Renee North Life has changed and now most of the world is a part of, or slave to, digital technology. Our collective posture has been folded and molded by the Internet, while we text, tap and swipe on iPhones, iPads, tablets, phablets, laptops, and desktops. Hours spent hunched over, searching, answering, staring at a screen… Continue reading iPosture: The Evolution of Your Posture in the Digital Age
5 Signs Your Headache May Be Caused By TMJ
Nearly everyone on occasion experiences a throbbing headache that interferes with concentration at work or school, or saps the joy from the day. But sometimes the source of that headache can be surprising. For many people, the pain that emanates from the head can be traced back to their teeth, their bite relationship, and the… Continue reading 5 Signs Your Headache May Be Caused By TMJ
The Most Important Relationship in Your Life
By Terry Barnett-Martin, LMFT The most important relationship of your life is the one you have with yourself. When you were born, you were already perfectly you, ready to unfold. To the extent that you were encouraged to be you and not just the reflection of those around you, you came to know and love… Continue reading The Most Important Relationship in Your Life
Taking the Right Precautions for a Family Member with Alzheimer’s
More than 15 million Americans – usually family members or friends – provide unpaid caregiving to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to a 2014 report by the Alzheimer’s Association. Although it’s wonderful so many are willing to assume that responsibility, it’s also important they take steps to make sure the… Continue reading Taking the Right Precautions for a Family Member with Alzheimer’s
Time to Be Grateful – It’s Thank You Month!
Editor’s note: When it comes to giving thanks, most of us automatically think of the Thanksgiving holiday. But of course, that’s not the only time we should be grateful for the gifts we get from others, whether that’s a fabulous birthday gift or emotional support when we need it. Here, etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore shares… Continue reading Time to Be Grateful – It’s Thank You Month!