September 30, 2011 It's October, and that means it's time for awareness, education and empowerment! What exactly am I getting at? National Breast Cancer Awareness. Did you know each year it is estimated that nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. Approximately 1,700 men will also be diagnosed with breast cancer and 450 will die each year.
September 20, 2011 In Russellville, Arkansas there is a special ranch that helps kids with disabilities. Physical therapists Kusturin and Dana Warren came together to form the Equestrian Zone, physical, speech and occupational therapy center that treats children with horses offering the rider numerous benefits. The children get the thrill of riding the horses while receiving physical and mental therapy.
Getting hitched results in women putting on the pounds, whereas the male waistline is more likely to expand after a divorce.
Researchers from Ohio State University discovered this discrepancy after analyzing a study on the effects marital events had on 10,000 people between 1986 and 2008.
While researchers are reluctant to call idebenone a cure for blindness, the drug has restored the vision of some people who suffer from hereditary blindness in a recent clinical study.
Bickering adults may have matured past the stage of saying “I know you are, but what am I?” but that doesn’t mean we don’t hurl a whole litany of trite taunts during verbal spars with our partners.
And in this web short, comedians Casey Donahue and Laura Willcox act them all out in a mere two minutes.
In an effort to help stave off childhood obesity, McDonald’s announced Monday that its iconic Happy Meals are getting a healthy tune-up.
Traditionally, the meals included a burger or chicken nuggets, fries and a soda. But starting this fall, a fruit or vegetable will also be in the shiny box.
July 22, 2011 If you are watching what you eat and trying to make healthier choices, good for you! It's hard enough just to be on a diet. But when you are always hungry...that's the worst. I found this information while surfing the net at allyou.com. Maybe these foods can help you beat those hunger pains! Keep up the good work, you can do it!
July 18, 2011 Considering this fast paced world we live in it's no wonder that a lot of us suffer from fatigue! In most cases we can all make some minor adjustments and feel better. Look at your 'to-do' list for the day and if all you want to do is take a nap, then it might be something more then just fatigue. If so, then you may need to seek the advice of a doctor to make sure it's not a bigger problem, like anemia, depression, diabetes, Fibromyalgia or other serious condition.
July 15, 2011 I've found that the secret to losing weight isn't extreme dieting, it's making small changes that really make a difference. Watch your calorie intake by think mustard instead of mayo, say bye-bye to bagels and hello to English muffins, and swap milk chocolate with dark chocolate. With small food swaps and choosing foods that keep you full, you will see results. Good Luck!
July 13, 2011 I hate mosquitoes!!! And East Texas summers are the worst for mosquitoes. Not only do they bite and itch, but you can contract West Nile if an infected mosquito bites you! West Nile Virus is a very serious virus. I found some preventative measures on WebMD that can help you keep the mosquitoes away this summer!
Something to remember: The chance that any one person is going to become ill from a single mosquito bite remains low. The risk of severe illness and death is highest for people over 50 years old, although people of all ages can become ill.
We are all familiar with these tips, but I thought we could use a reminder!
In a story that's making mothers everywhere say "ow," a Texas woman has given birth to a 16-pound baby that's already two-feet tall -- the height of an average one-year-old.
JaMichael Brown, nicknamed "The Moose" by hospital staff, was delivered by C-section (whew!) last Friday to Janet Johnson and her fiancé, Michael Brown. The tot now holds the title for the biggest infant ever born at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, Texas.
For about $35, couples in England who are having trouble conceiving can purchase a lottery ticket that could win them customized fertility treatments in one of the nation's top clinics.
Britain's Gambling Commission approved of this bizarre game late last month. As of now, the tickets can be purchased online, but they may soon also be available at newsstands.
