No offense, Dolly Parton, but workin’ 9 to 5 isn’t what it takes to make a livin’ for everyone. Many of us work late or odd hours—and our sleep likely suffers for it. “Most people who work nights tend to…
Kristi Kramp, like many, was a smoker. Unlike many, she had no desire to quit. “I loved smoking,” Kristi said. “Quitting was the furthest thing from my mind.” That is, until she attended the 2011 Be Aware Women’s Fair. With…
This is first in a two-part series on raising children with ADHD as part of October’s ADHD Awareness Month. Read part two. ADHD – an acronym may parents and teachers know well. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most…
In today’s world of quick convenience and packaged food, eating gluten-free can be a challenge. It’s everywhere. Most breads, pastas, cereals, pizza, cakes and crackers all contain gluten. It’s also used as filler for many processed foods. Gluten itself is…
Many women who suffer from incontinence, the involuntary loss of urine, find it embarrassing to discuss with their physicians. Yet being open with their doctors can put them on the path to finding a solution. “Incontinence can vary between very…
When Vicki Simmons learned that she had Stage 2 breast cancer last October, it confirmed what she had suspected when she first discovered the lump in her breast a week before. “That was a long day,” she recalled when she…
When Tammy Smith, a 48-year-old Dalton City resident, was diagnosed with diabetes at age 14, doctors weren’t certain what might have caused her illness. “I remember the doctors were a little vague,” Tammy said. “I was told my diabetes could…
Raising a child with behavior issues can be challenging. There can be tantrums, disrespect toward parents and teachers, disregard for rules and refusal to do what is asked. Parents can become frustrated and unsure of what to do to help…
For many people who struggle with obesity, dieting and exercise alone are not enough to lose and maintain substantial weight loss to improve their health. For some, bariatric surgery, in addition to lifestyle changes, may be the holistic approach to…
The statistics cannot be ignored. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. Approximately 922,725 Americans attempt suicide each year. An estimated 4.73 million Americans are survivors of suicide of a friend, family member or loved one.…