Media Articles

When struck with health scares that could be minor or major, it is human nature to be upset, scared and feel sorry for ourselves. In addition to the treatment and medicine that we take to heal ourselves, it is critical to also practice the power of a positive mindset. Looking at your situation with a […]

Posted on July 24 2017

For decades there has been a stigma surrounding mental health. Thankfully, this stigma has slowly but steadily been fading as our society advances… but. we’re not there yet. For example, if you came down with a physical health issue such as the flu, you’d likely need to stay home and rest. And your co-workers would […]

Posted on July 14 2017

The American Red Cross is reporting that blood donations have been low, causing a shortage of about 61,000 donations or the equivalent of more than four days without donations. This situation has been classified as critical and they are requesting emergency donations of all blood types. Every donation of blood and platelets can help save lives. Giving blood is […]

Posted on July 5 2017

 You would hope that cosmetics would undergo serious safety oversight before they get used on our face, body and hair… but unfortunately we are finding out that this is not always the case. We need to understand that the cosmetics industry is largely self-regulated, with no requirements for approval before going on the market.  And […]

Posted on June 29 2017

While the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity a day for children ages 5 to 17, a new study found that physical activity among children and teens were lower than previously thought. The activity level of today’s adolescents are reportedly so low that they alarmingly seem to match the same level […]

Posted on June 23 2017

Americans’ addiction to salt may be waning. And because food manufacturers will eventually give consumers exactly what we’re asking for, these companies are gradually cutting the amounts off salt in the packaged food and drinks they offer. Yes it’s true, recent studies have shown that Americans are finally starting to buy less salt-laden foods. But, […]

Posted on June 6 2017