There seems to be a formula for healthy aging, suggested by the latest research on centenarians and the research comparing people in their 20’s – 40’s to those in their 60’s – 90’s. Some of the predictors of healthy aging include: physical, intellectual, emotional, relational, spiritual and sexual. Maintaining health and wellness in each of … Read more
With more than 500,000 jobs added since the start of the recession, it’s no surprise that allied health fields are forecasted to remain a key source of job growth. Jobs in inpatient and outpatient settings and nurse care facilities will be in high demand and the healthcare support industry (such as medical technicians, physician’s assistants … Read more
Our eyes are one of the organs in the body that respond very positively to the right nutrition. Therefore, in order to promote healthier eyesight it is necessary to eat the right foods that are good for the eyes. This enables us to increase our eyesight and fight or reduce the incidence of eye diseases … Read more
As a dog owner you are responsible to keep your dog healthy with routine health care. This involves so much more that just regular feeding and exercise. Much of a dog’s care can depend on its age and general health. It can also be driven by your work or social schedule. Regardless, you should keep … Read more
Spiritual health is generally an overlooked aspect of wellness and healing. However, it is actually the ultimate goal of holistic medicine, and leads to a heightened awareness of the Divine Spirit referred to by all religions. It doesn’t matter what name you give it. What matters is that you come to know and attune yourself … Read more
Discussion of the health benefits and health effects of tea has flooded the internet as well as print publications in recent years. Commonly mentioned health benefits include antioxidant activity, cancer prevention, lowering of cholesterol, lowering of blood pressure, reduction of stress, antibacterial and antimicrobial activity, and enhancing general health and promoting overall well-being. Tea, made … Read more
“Magoo was a big, playful Labrador retriever who often got himself into sticky situations…” So begins a story in the latest report from the ASPCA on foods that may be toxic to dogs. It turns out that Magoo got into the pantry and snagged himself about a pound of raisins. He ate the whole thing, … Read more
Dance is an integral part of our daily life. Almost everybody enjoys this activity and it is not astonishing to find people tapping or swirling their hips whenever they are listening to a good beat. Shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance have over 24 million people across the … Read more
Introduction Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., now in his 86th year, is the most famous living guru in the fitness field. He’s the father of the aerobics movement whose books, medical clinic, research and lectures have probably converted a million or more couch potatoes into regular exercisers. Cooper’s first book, entitled Aerobics, reminds some of the … Read more
Why are Americans so worked up about health care reform? Statements such as “don’t touch my Medicare” or “everyone should have access to state of the art health care irrespective of cost” are in my opinion uninformed and visceral responses that indicate a poor understanding of our health care system’s history, its current and future … Read more
