The article speaks about work being done by doctors and researchers in the illness of dementia. This article centers on the practice of life story work. Life story work involves working with those suffering with dementia to record their past and present lives, along with their thoughts and aspirations for the future. According to the […]
With God, all things are possible, although it may not feel that way at times. Situations in our lives — personal, professional, or marital — can make us lose hope and feel like giving up. Everyone has times in their lives when they become discouraged and feel like success and happiness are out of reach. […]
Dementia is a healthcare crisis on the rise. Millions of people with dementia do not have access to necessary treatments. Millions more have yet to be diagnosed, and the condition is thought to be on the rise. Traditionally, medical specialists handle the care of dementia patients. Medical specialists are an impediment to progress, however, due […]
3.5% of women and 2% of men suffer from binge eating disorder. It is not a reflection of who you are as a person. Binge eaters do so for a variety of reasons, such as soothing stress and escaping when you have experienced trauma. You can learn better strategies to help you deal with issues […]
Here’s some good news for acne sufferers. No, I’m afraid it’s not some magic cure, but the news is nearly as good. A study by London’s King’s College finds that those who have acne may live longer. Seriously. This is because of something they have at the cellular level in their white blood cells. Earlier […]
Think of the time when communities came together to raise the roof or wall of the neighbors down the way. I see the men with simple tools, ropes and hammers, a horse or an ox, pulling together for a common cause. The lady’s prepare a feast of common fare, rabbits and veggies, a bonnet on […]
If you have a garden, whether small or on a few acres of land, then you have plenty of opportunity to engage in a variety of exercise while tending to it. Raking and mowing (but not on a ride-on mower!) can provide good cardiovascular benefits, while pulling weeds can act as resistance training. Even walking […]
Hair loss caused by stress is something some of us worry about. New studies have shown we are under more stress today than ever before. If that isn’t enough, now, we have to worry about our teenage children being stressed out, and losing their hair. It is true, studies are showing they are exposed to […]
If you’re a sufferer of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), and if you’ve been living with the condition for any length of time, you probably know full well that a big part of coping with the disease, and ultimately making strides toward improving your condition, means exercising and proper nutrition. But as we also all know […]
We all want to age well — like a fine wine we imagine ourselves improving with age … well at least I do. But sometimes it is hard to get a handle on what that means and how you measure it?
