Chuck Norris
Storms Have Passed, But Health Consequences Remain
According to USA Today, for the doctors and staff of Asheville North Carolina's Mission Hospital, the only designated trauma center in the western part of the state, "it's been a colossal undertaking to get…
The Sleep-Wake Cycle Running Off the Rails
You say you're desperate to enjoy a better night's sleep? Know that a lot of folks are right there with you. According to a recent survey by the Sleep Foundation, "more than a third of U.S. adults slept worse…
How Health Risks Affect Our Healers
In America, we place a great deal of weight on the concept of care. As is the case in other developed countries, it's a word that gets thrown about a lot, especially in the context of health care or the idea of being a…
Muscling in on the Signs of Aging
Of all things, a line from a 1966 Rolling Stones song recently popped into my head: "What a drag it is getting old." I don't recall people taking exception to that lyrical statement back then, and I'm sure…
The Overlooked Importance of Living Color
The world we live in is filled with so many colors. Yet have you ever stopped for a moment to consider how just the experience of being exposed to these colors may be subconsciously impacting your mood, perception and maybe…
Stress Stacking Up as Election Nears
As reported by U.S. News, a recent survey from the Thriving Center of Psychology states that "72% of Americans are stressing about the upcoming election." Based on what we are seeing, this feels like a low number.…
Downturn in Teen Vaping Good News, But Health Risks Remain
In what is considered a win for public health officials, the recently released 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey reports that a half-million fewer school-age kids vaped — a practice that Oxford Dictionaries defines as…
Labor Day Used to Be About Taking on Too Much Work
Here's hoping you and yours had an enjoyable Labor Day holiday on Monday. Yet I'm betting it's left a lot of folks feeling a day behind in their workload because of it. For countless others, Labor Day amounted…
Good Exercising Judgment Not as Easy as Some Think
In today's world, physical inactivity remains a problem. In fact, it has become a major concern. As reported by Healthcanal, in 2020 just 24.2% "of U.S. adults met guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening…
Healthy Oils a Slippery Subject
This is a commentary about oil. Not the crude stuff, but the various extracts that have been used, some since the beginnings of recorded history, to improve human health. I was reminded of this practice recently when I…
