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Time to Put the BUTTS Out
Now when I said BUTTS, I didn't mean your derriere. Sorry. I meant tobacco. We are very blessed to have so much information and knowledge about tobacco and its impact on the body. Fifty years ago, knowledge and information was not widely available. But now, it's...
Health // Idea Stream
Here in Northeast Ohio we have not-for-profit public service organization, Idea Stream, which strives to strength our local communities. They partner with WVIZ/PBS and 104.9 radio. The link provided is specifically focused on health and wellness topics and news....
What’s Most Important to You?
I mentioned in my last post that I love TED talks. Well here's another video I want to bring to your attention because it brings up a good point. A foundational point. The title of the talk is, "Before I Die, I Want To...". Now, hang with me.... I know the title has a...
Technology is the Future of Medicine
We use technology for everything... our smart phones and apps, digital baby monitors, interior and exterior car systems, heck cars are even driving themselves. It's amazing what technology can do, but yet I believe some balance is always needed... as we encounter the...
Faux Cookie Dough
Last year my dear friend, Danica, sent me this recipe. She said, "Trust me, you will like it." I didn't doubt her but I just didn't make the time to make it. Months and months later she made it and I tried it. And boy oh boy, I DID like it. Since then I have made it a...
Routine Health Screenings
Routine health screenings. They are important, right? Yes. But how important? According to the CDC, regular health screenings for everyone are key to staying on top of our health. That's why I have been implementing health screenings at the university for years....
YMCA Weight Loss Challenge (Winter 2015)
I was asked to partner with the YMCA in their Weight Loss Challenge this winter. The program was a great blend of physical activity/scheduled workouts and educational sessions. Now that the program is over and the results have been analyzed, here are the...
Happy Brains
We all want to be happy. All the time. But we are not always happy all the time, and that's ok. But we strive to be happy most of the time... so that we can bounce back from negative episodes and emotions we experience. But our emotions, or our emotional wellness, can...