The gain from a big loss

    Published On: October 1, 2017By 2.4 min read

    Being overweight was always an issue for Caitlin Smith until she found the right place for the help she needed. When you meet Caitlin Smith, you see a vibrant, healthy [...]

    ABCs of health

    Published On: September 1, 2017By 3.7 min read

    The simple basics may lead to a better you. Staying as healthy as you can is not rocket science. No, you cannot avoid medical issues, illnesses, and accidents indefinitely, but [...]

    Medical facts you probably didn’t know

    Published On: August 1, 2017By 4.3 min read

    Writer: Richard T. Bosshardt, MD, FACS   If you get painful canker sores in your mouth frequently, there is a simple, effective solution: avoid sodium laurel sulfate (SLS). This is [...]

    Your genes are not your health destiny

    Published On: August 1, 2017By 4.2 min read

    Writer: Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD Insight into my DNA was made possible by personal genomics. Now, I am able to know whether I have cancer-causing genes or other alterations in my [...]

    A spoonful of change

    Published On: July 1, 2017By 5.9 min read

    Writer: James Combs When it comes to looking and feeling your best from the inside out, nutrition is a key ingredient. You may have glowing skin, healthy hair, strong nails, [...]

    Move your body

    Published On: July 1, 2017By 4.9 min read

    Writer: Leigh Neely photos: Fred Lopez Exercise doesn’t have to be a regimen at a gym—maybe you just need to move more during your busy day. Exercise is anything that [...]

    Aging gracefully vs. forever young

    Published On: July 1, 2017By 4.2 min read

    Writer: Chris Gerbasi The ‘Man on the Street’ says health beats looks any day When comedian Billy Crystal was a cast member on “Saturday Night Live,” he played a narcissistic [...]

    Exercise in the great outdoors

    Published On: July 1, 2017By 3 min read

    Writer: Susie Yakowicz Make outdoor exercise safe and effective Exercising outside during the summer months has many perks, including scenic settings, fun fitness activities, and fresh air. But when the [...]

    Get fit to feel good and look good

    Published On: July 1, 2017By 4.3 min read

    Writer: Richard T. Bosshardt, MD, FACS “Looking good is the best revenge.” This has become a popular saying in some circles. I can think of several instances in magazines and [...]

    take charge of your health

    Published On: June 1, 2017By 13.5 min read

    Here’s a decade-by-decade look at how men of all ages can lead a healthy lifestyle and achieve optimal well-being. Writer: James Combs For men, it is no secret that each [...]

    Women and health

    Published On: May 1, 2017By 12.3 min read

    For years, women died from heart attacks because doctors treated them the same as men. In the 21st century, there still is much to learn about the difference between men [...]

    Published On: April 1, 2017By 5.9 min read

    “Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water.” —Miguel de Cervantes If you have a sedentary job, it is enough to exercise regularly. Myth: It is not enough to [...]