CANCER CONNECTION IN OUR COMMUNITY

RK WAS DIAGNOSED with kidney cancer in 2019. After her kidney was removed and it was determined that the cancer was contained to that organ, she needed no treatment. “After the surgery,” she states “I didn’t really do anything different...

You’re never too old for Super Slow Training

THOUGH MOST OF the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered at TriggerPoint are in their 40s, this evidence-based, time-efficient exercise solution is gaining popularity among people of all ages—including individuals well into their senior years.

Six practical tips for parents of picky eaters

EVERY FAMILY HAS ONE—a child who is extremely picky about the foods he or she is willing to eat. For some kids, this pickiness may simply be an assertion of independence. For others, it may stem from prior experiences with certain tastes or textures that they find disagreeable.

Building resilience in children

IN THIS WORLD, bad things are going to happen. This a reality that, as adults, we all face throughout our lives. As parents, we hope to shield our children from harmful things. However, no matter how hard we try, our children will inevitably face tough times and difficult situations.

Breast cancer—early detection makes all the difference

THERE IS NO QUESTION that breast cancer is a major public health issue. Diagnosed in about one out of every eight women, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the second most common cancer overall (not including non-melanoma skin cancers).

Ride a bike for lifelong health

MANY OF US likely remember our first bicycles and subsequent first bicycle rides. I vividly remember my first set of wheels, front basket embellished with flowers and “license plate” with my name embossed in bright metallic-blue lettering.

COVID-19 and ringing in the ears

COVID-19 HAS BEEN LINKED to many long-term complications, including heart or lung damage and neurological disorders. One emerging symptom or complication for a small percentage of cases is increased hearing loss and ringing in the ears (tinnitus) days or weeks after the onset of the virus.

There’s no time like the present to seek help!

MENTAL ILLNESS IS NO SMALL CHALLENGE in our nation.

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH—NAMI’s message: You are not alone

IF A NEXT-DOOR NEIGHBOR were recovering from a heart attack, resting after the latest cancer treatment, or on the mend with a broken leg, many people would call or drop by with well wishes, offers to help with chores, or meals to deliver.

Pandemic mental health: anchor, plan and act

TAKING CARE OF ONE’S MENTAL HEALTH as a priority is a belief that has been increasingly publicized. Boy did that belief take a back seat when COVID hit! It seems like every day we are facing a new struggle to maintain a sense of general mental wellness.