Articles in Health
How Much Sleep Do I Really Need?
Studies have shown that the average adult needs at least eight hours of sleep every night to feel well rested.
Unfortunately, not everyone gets the amount of sleep they need.
It’s estimated that as many as 40 million people in the U.S. have trouble sleeping.
Ever Sneezed in Threes? Weird Symptoms Explained
Have you ever wondered about that nervous twitch you get every once in a while? What about the time you sneezed 3 times, even 4 times? According to Didi Gluck, Real Simple magazine’s health editor, these things and other weird things happen to all of us sometimes, no one is exempt.
One Body
Introducing: Bee Healthy, Bee Well Monthly Newsletter
We all have several pairs of shoes, jeans, boots, dresses, skirts and other items of clothing and once they wear out or go out of style we simply take …
How to Avoid Spring Digging Injuries in the Garden
With spring comes the urge to plant. And that means digging. Are you aware of what digging does to your risk for injury? By nature, we humans are creatures of habit. So if we dig planting holes with the left leg on the spade and the right leg in back, chances are we always dig in that configuration. Over time, this creates imbalanced muscle groups throughout the legs, pelvis, trunk and even shoulders and arms.
Ask Dr. Lynn: Molars, Sealants and Dental Implants
I spent much of the month in schools speaking to children about the importance of taking care of their teeth and preventing tooth decay…
Out of the Woods: A Story of Teen Depression
Depression is a medical problem, but because it is a mental illness, the stigma that surrounds it can be an overwhelming barrier to those who need help, especially teens.
Women and Cancer: Surpassing the Odds
Guest Blogger: Lisa Schneider, LCPC
One of three women will be diagnosed with cancer in her lifetime according to the National Cancer Institute, and for women who have been diagnosed, life changes forever.
Women who have been …
A Woman’s Guide to Staying Healthy
Combining a healthy lifestyle with annual check-ups is essential to maintaining a woman’s health. Some factors that can impact health, such as age, gender and family history cannot be changed. However, healthy living can improve a woman’s overall well-being.
Surviving the Caregiver Crisis
Modern day caregivers seem so overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for aging relatives compared to our parents…What accounts for this difference? Why is caregiving so much harder these days?
Alignment for Life
Am I healthy? This is a question that we should all ask ourselves. In order to understand what health is, we must understand what health is not.
Prevention Is Key in the Fight Against Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeleton, in which bones become fragile and prone to breaks. Millions of Americans are at risk for developing this serious ailment. Although men can develop osteoporosis, women are four times more likely than men to suffer from the disease. It is important that women take the time to educate themselves about prevention, detection and treatment.
Falling off the Wagon
Isn’t it amazing how we automatically think that just because someone is rich and famous that they have not a problem or care in the world? Life is the great equalizer because no matter who we are we are always going to encounter some type of problem, especially when it comes to our “inner selves”.
Ask Dr. Lynn: Wisdom Teeth, Crowns and Fillings
I am 30 years old, and my wisdom teeth have grown in only partially. Although they don’t hurt, my dentist wants me to have them removed. Do I need to have them removed?
Osteoporosis and Bone Density Screening
Osteoporosis is called the silent disease because bone loss can occur without symptoms. If detected, it can be treated. One way to determine whether you are at risk of osteoporosis is to have a bone mineral density (BMD) test…
Regular Breast Care Still a Must for All Women
Regular breast care for women age 40 and older includes a yearly clinical breast exam by a health expert and an annual screening mammogram. | Savvy Woman – A FREE Online Publication for Women.
Know Your Status
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one million people in the United States live with HIV, and 40,000 new cases of the virus are reported each year.
