It’s the time of year when we all want to kick on the furnace and cozy up on the sofa. But, before you do, keep yourself and your loved ones safe by checking your furnace and testing the carbon monoxide…
Raising a child with ADHD is tough. If you feel overwhelmed with helping your child succeed in school you are not alone. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is one of the most common mental health disorders of…
We’ve all been there with our kids, an aging parent or even a spouse: a mystery fever takes hold after dinner; stomach cramps increase in intensity before bed; or maybe a disturbing cough refuses to quiet. Of course you’d rather…
You’ve made the decision: You’re going to run a marathon, a half marathon, a 5K, 10K or any other major fitness event, like the upcoming Memorial SportsCare Women’s Biathlon. Good for you! That’s a huge undertaking. And, while training, you…
Going back to school is an exciting time of year for most children. Some, however, experience anxiety and feel stressed as soon as they hear those dreaded words, “back to school.” Anxious children are often overly tense and may need…
“Overwhelming” is how Erma Tester, 80, describes the grief she experienced when Everett, her husband of 63 years, passed away in the fall of 2012. She cried for seven months straight and couldn’t sleep at night. The anxiety and depression…
The day before her mastectomy, Sue Fagan, a loan document specialist at Bank of Springfield, got a call asking her to drop by work for a few hours. No problem, she thought. She was glad to answer any last-minute questions…
Deb Whitson had thought about doing the Women’s Biathlon before. But she didn’t. “I always thought I couldn’t,” she said. “I thought you had to be a top-class athlete or something.” This year, thanks to the invitation of her friend…
The tragic death of comedian Robin Williams has left people wondering how this could happen to a man who was loved by millions of people around the world. And while Facebook feeds and online comment boards are filled with people talking…
Summer is in full swing, and your schedule is packed with pool parties, barbeques, ballgames and more. Everyone around you seems more positive and energetic — except you. Regardless of the season, depression can make the whole world dark and…