Patrick Guinn doesn’t get stressed about much, but his wife Carrie does – especially when it comes to his health. They have been married for 28 years and tend to finish each other’s sentences. “She worries enough for both of…
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…
With the help of Memorial Home Hospice and a special nurse and social worker, Brandie Wright and Belinda Turley pulled off a surprise pool party to celebrate their mom, Sue Turley, 69, a hospice patient. Sue retired from Memorial Child…
We’ve all been there. A fast food meal is quick and convenient, especially when you and your kids are on the go for activities and events. Over the years, restaurants have increased efforts to include healthy options in their meals.…
A woman faces a deluge of decisions when she learns she’s expecting a baby, and deciding what and how to feed the baby is one of the biggies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed exclusively for…
Ingredients 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar (white vinegar also works) 1 ½ cups water 1 ½ Tablespoons kosher salt (or any salt without iodine) 4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 6 large sprigs fresh…