It’s like a bad sequel: Revenge of the Chickenpox. Each year, more than one million Americans get shingles. Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is the same virus that causes both shingles and chickenpox. Shingles appears as a painful rash that can…
Ingredients 1 (1 oz) box Sugar Free Fat Free vanilla instant pudding 2 cups skim milk ½ can pumpkin ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 container fat free whipped topping ¼ cup toasted, chopped pecans Cinnamon to taste Takes 20…
Ingredients 8 slices sandwich bread 1 tablespoons butter 8 oz turkey sausage ½ small onion 8 oz button mushrooms, sliced 4 oz shredded cheese 6 eggs ¾ cup half and half ¾ cup milk ¾ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper…
Do you forget where you put your car keys occasionally or miss a scheduled appointment once in a while? Sometimes what feels like normal forgetfulness can be an indicator of something more serious. If you start to experience more frequent…
Ingredients 1 frozen banana, mashed 1 cup peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 ½ tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons flax seed meal 2 tablespoons chia seeds ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips 1 – 1 ¼ cup…
Intermittent fasting is a practice in which a person establishes a limited number of hours in which to eat during the day and chooses not to eat during the remaining hours. In recent years, it’s become a popular way to…
You might exercise to lose weight or prevent heart disease, but did you know that exercise can also help to reduce your risk of certain types of cancer? “Regular exercise is beneficial to your overall health. It reduces inflammation and…
Botox is commonly thought of as a beauty enhancer to ease wrinkles or plump lips. Kristy Icenogle sings its praises for a whole different reason – migraine relief. The 55-year-old Virginia native receives Botox treatments for her chronic migraines, and…
Many tweens and teens are convinced vaping is harmless, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. “It’s easily available and many children think it is safe and just flavored water vapor,” said Christopher Rivera, MD, a family medicine physician…
For more than 17 years, Linda Johnson-Kabisch has made pulmonary rehab an important part of her life. Since she retired from teaching in 2001, she’s attended 1,700 sessions of rehab—something she credits with helping her maintain an active lifestyle. “Having…