Friday, August 1st, 2014
At some point, every one of us gets the flu or twists an ankle. Even those with excellent health schedule regular physicals. It’s not surprising that the healthcare field, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), is one of the fastest growing job sectors of the economy. The CDC reports that 18 million healthcare
Friday, August 1st, 2014
In the ever-growing heap of discarded stuff which technology has rendered inefficient, slow and antiquated now rests the Big E or Snellen eye chart. In its place is a handheld device akin to a digital camera with...
Friday, August 1st, 2014
As a song by Tim McGraw begins: “He said I was in my early 40s, with a lot of life before me, and a moment came that stopped me on a dime… .” Well, I was in...
Friday, August 1st, 2014
From aromatherapy, bone health, neck pain and probiotics to tai chi, vitamins and minerals, wounds and burns and zinc, the A-Z compilation of healthcare related information is not only vast on the National Center for Complementary and...
Friday, August 1st, 2014
TIPS FROM A READING SPECIALIST Parents know that a child’s reading ability is directly related to how well he or she will do in school and in life. Helping children learn how to read can be a...
Monday, June 16th, 2014
By Karl Kazaks “I’d like to check you for ticks,” is not just a memorable line from a catchy Brad Paisley tune. It also contains great advice for preventing Lyme disease, the bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites which is becoming...
Friday, November 15th, 2013
While dance is widely recognized and celebrated as an art form, it often receives a less than fair appraisal of its value as a sport. As a result, parents overlook dance when choosing extracurricular activities for their...
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
Kids love fast food. Burgers, fries, chicken—as long as it is greasy or fried, it’s a winner in their eyes. But with the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, schools had to cut back on calories and fat while...
Monday, January 14th, 2013
Living in the midst of some of this nation’s most beautiful mountains, rivers and forests, outdoor exercise opportunities abound. But where can you go during winter months or sweltering summer days to improve your health and well-being,...
Thursday, January 3rd, 2013
As the world turns, researchers, medical professionals, inventors and others have been intrigued with looking beyond what they see. They want to look inside and through everything around us, especially the human body. X-rays were discovered by...