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.

Eight choices that promote better mental health

MOST PEOPLE UNDERSTAND that achieving good physical health depends in large part upon leading a healthy lifestyle. For instance, we know that getting proper nutrition and exercising regularly are essential to maintaining good cardiovascular health and avoiding problems such as diabetes.

Time to look as young as you feel!

What does the skin on your face, neck, chest, and hands reveal about you? Will the fine lines, brown spots (age spots), large veins on the hands, and sagging jowls and neck portray you as tired, withered, and older than you are?

Tips on caring for aging parents

THANKS TO HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES and advances in modern medicine, the worldwide population over age 65 is growing. Globally, the population aged 65 and over is growing faster than all other age groups.¹ As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.