February is Heart Health Month: Give your heart some love
A human heart requires nurturing, attention and care if it is to be healthy and fully functioning.
Health
Childhood obesity may be inherited from parents
A new study suggests that genetics contribute to childhood obesity.
How to win the World Series (and a whole lot more)
Thanks to the Chicago Cubs, I have a much better idea of what it takes for ordinary Joes like me to overcome whatever obstacles seem to be standing in our way.
Battling ALS and learning about the wonderful world of gadgets
They say "necessity is the mother of invention" which means that ALS people are truly creative.
Valentine’s Day: The gift of love
February 14th is the traditional day, dating back to the Middle Ages, in which people from all over the world celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Battling ALS with friends, love and blessings
Each day brings with it new challenges. In a way it is a bit like watching the tide go out and wondering what changes will be next.
Battling ALS : A battery of tests and paperwork
Last week was an eye-opener. I was scheduled to see yet another doctor at 10 a.m. on Friday. By 3:30 p.m. I was finally on my way home. Talk about thorough.
Tasty ways to get your probiotics
For building a healthy immune system and for disease prevention, a daily probiotic just might go a long way towards helping achieve such goals.
As Trump voters demanded, back to pre-ACA healthcare
Mental health care, pregnancy services, cancer screening and treatment, pre-existing conditions: The list of what won't be covered post ACA should worry you.
How to defend yourself against (mental) despotism
As important as it is to confront tyranny whenever and wherever it appears, the repression that appears in our own thinking remains an even more insidious enemy.
Coping with the loss of a pet
Dogs provide companionship, protection and unconditional love to those they consider their people. Losing these companions causes extreme heartbreak.
Does spiritual health produce material wealth?
Some say prosperity gospel is simply the belief that God grants health and wealth to those with the right kind of faith. But is this what the Bible teaches?
Battling ALS and the ‘Last of the Mohicans’
ALS is an odd condition where victims sometimes forget they can no longer function normally and that forgetfulness can have messy repercussions
Maintaining a healthy weight could prevent Alzheimer’s
Eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fish, poultry, vegetable oils, beans, seeds, and nuts can help fight Alzheimer's disease.
World explorer discovers ‘her own in another’s good’
Sarah Outen’s round-the-world journey via rowboat, bicycle, and kayak revealed that it takes more than physical prowess to succeed.
Going gluten free doesn’t have to be boring
A trip to your local farmer’s market can provide inspiration for preparing gluten free meals.
‘The greatest moment in the history of human imagination’
According to Jay Walker, the greatest moment in the history of human imagination entailed nothing less than a complete rejection of our senses.
Battling ALS: Hitting the wall, breathing and old friends
In an effort to determine a simple way of describing how ALS becomes a human parasite, I thought of technology and I managed to put the description in terms for tech Lilliputians like myself.
Hope is the sunshine of the soul
Adversity can be overwhelming and it is easy to get swept up in a feeling of hopelessness, but like the cherry blossom- a symbol of new birth, you endure the harshness of the cold and emerge anew.
After ALS diagnosis, Social Security says “pound sand”
The fight is tough enough but it appears our leaders are more eager to assist outsiders than citizens