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Debra-Lynn B. Hook: Southern-born transplant to Ohio marvels: Isn't Easter supposed to be pretty?
Growing up and then living in the Deep South for years as I did, Easter was synonymous with azaleas, temperatures in the 70s and children skipping through new spring grass looking for colored eggs.
Easter came in the spring, after all.
You know: Sunshine. Green trees. Bunnies, hopping down the bunny trail.
And then I moved to the tundra, aka ...Read more
Lori Borgman: Bigger house and fewer kids don't mean more closet space
We began married life in a 1930s Craftsman bungalow with three small bedrooms. Each bedroom had a closet the size of a telephone booth. Everything fit.
We added a baby to the mix. Everything fit.
We added a second and third baby. Everything fit.
Today, we live in a four-bedroom house with double-wide closets in every bedroom and a small walk-...Read more
What is luminal B cancer, the condition Olivia Munn suffers from?
Olivia Munn shared a gallery of photos and video on social media recently, revealing she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The actress thanked her family and friends for their support, while providing a detailed explanation of how she became diagnosed.
“I tested negative for all, including BRCA (the most well-known breast cancer gene). My ...Read more
What a researcher takes for healthy aging, and the risks involved
University of Arizona professor Cynthia Thomson is a dietician and cancer prevention expert. She’s run marathons, battled colorectal cancer and extensively studied the health benefits of the supplements she takes to encourage healthy aging.
Although her research has shown there are risks attached, she takes vitamin D and calcium supplements ...Read more
Sci-fi thriller reveals unprecedented medical breakthrough that stops death in its tracks
Is death really inevitable? That’s the fascinating premise of this unique novel — part science fiction fantasy, part medical thriller, part romance — about a gifted ER doctor who is so devastated by seeing his patients dying that he comes up with a mind-boggling theory for “curing death.”
Just like medicine can be used to save people ...Read more
Debra-Lynn B. Hook: The personal and universal of modern loneliness
Two friends take turns on alternating mornings making eggs and toast for me.
They straighten my bed, wash my linens and take out the trash.
They go to the grocery store, fill the bird feeder, water the plants and make lunch and enough food for dinner.
They talk and laugh and share life with me, from 9 to 3.
At which point I am alone.
For ...Read more
Lori Borgman: Forgiving and forgetting, the hardest thing you may ever do
My grandma used to say she could forgive, but she couldn't forget. This was always in reference to a comment made by a neighbor about pickles my grandmother had entered at the fair. The neighbor criticized the pickles for being sliced as rounds instead of spears, or maybe it was the other way around.
Grandma was a good woman. Hard worker. ...Read more
Washington state lawmakers ease burden for parents challenging school special ed
SEATTLE — In most places across the country, families face a labyrinth of difficulties trying to navigate special education services — especially if they legally challenge their child's educational placement at school.
Bound by the legal "burden of proof," parents must string together expert witnesses and gather records to prove that the ...Read more
Using AI for weight loss isn’t a bad thing, personal trainers say
There are many resources for losing weight, from a gym that provides a free personal trainer to free at-home workout videos on YouTube. But let’s face it, no matter where you or how you start, working out can be intimidating if you don’t know what to do.
If you’ve tried it all and haven’t seen results, or your routine has become ...Read more
Wellness coach’s unique perspective on health and obesity
Are you kidding? Is it just me, or are you also amused by a book on better understanding obesity written by a guy named “fast”?
Actually, for anyone who has fallen for the myth implied above, that the easiest way to combat obesity is to stop eating, then it is highly suggested that you read this book, "Obesity…It’s Not What You Think It...Read more
Why you might have a shingles flare-up after your COVID booster
Some people have experienced a shingles outbreak days after getting the COVID-19 vaccination, but experts say the latter did not cause the former.
Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, 1 in 3 people will have ...Read more
Lori Borgman: Protein shake does not meat expectations
Always interested in maintaining good health with the least amount of actual exertion possible, I began drinking protein shakes a few months ago.
One of our sons-in-law, a combat veteran who works out on a rowing machine and treadmill, lifts weights, runs five miles in scorching heat and freezing cold for fun, often grabs a protein shake to tie...Read more
Tired of water? Here are an NFL dietitian’s healthy alternatives
“Drinking more water is the easiest way to improve your overall health,” according to Jordan Mazur, MS, RD, and a registered dietitian and director of nutrition for the San Francisco 49ers.
When he’s not fueling up NFL athletes, Mazur is authoring articles with nutritional guidelines to help everyday people perform at their best — so he...Read more
Want longer, healthier hair? These 3 foods might help
Growing long, healthy hair can involve vitamins, supplements, hair oils, treatments and can extend to surgery. But if you don’t want to go under, there’s a chance certain foods can help.
“Certain nutrients are necessary for the regulation of the hair growth cycle and hair health in general,” said Health.
There are four phases of hair ...Read more
Moms say they microdose magic mushrooms to be more ‘present’ parents
A Missouri Senate committee recently approved Psilocybin (magic mushroom) therapy for veterans in a new bill. Limited use of the hallucinogenic drug may also soon be allowed in Utah. In Oregon, magic mushroom use is already legal. It’s a trend growing almost as quickly as the fungi itself.
Microdosing magic mushrooms is even a flourishing fad...Read more
What is Cushing’s syndrome, the condition Amy Schumer suffers from?
Online trolls decided to criticize stand-up comedian turned actor Amy Schumer recently for how she looked during an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”
Although Schumer said she “owes no explanation,” the “Life and Beth” star spoke with journalist Jessica Yellin for Substack’s News Not Noise column afterward. She ...Read more
Florida Senate won't confirm Moms for Liberty co-founder to ethics board
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate won’t be confirming Gov. Ron DeSantis’ choice of Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich for the Commission on Ethics this year, marking the second time since August that an ethics appointee of the governor has run into potential ethical problems.
The ethics board nominees all were recommended for...Read more
Lori Borgman: Just when you think things can't get any worse
News reporters, broadcasters, podcasters and all-news-all-the-time channels tell us the world is a rotten place. To quote an old adage: "If it weren't for bad news, we'd have no news at all."
Bad news is essential for the news industry. It's the IV bag keeping the patient alive, the fuel in the engine, the caffeine in the coffee.
And so the ...Read more
Gift ideas for yourself or those you know who suffer from anxiety
Those who deal with anxiety can have trouble with daily activities like school work, job performance and personal relationships. It’s estimated that 31.1% of adults in the U.S. suffer from an anxiety disorder.
“With other medical illnesses, you may be able to see physical symptoms. But with anxiety, you don’t necessarily see what the ...Read more
Are prebiotic sodas healthy? It depends on who is drinking them
Prebiotic sodas are on the rise because of marketing campaigns that have taken over TikTok. As concerns about gut health grew on the popular app, so did companies creating and promoting their brands with the help of influencers — generating the hashtag #GutHealth, which has more than 7.4 billion views.
According to the Mayo Clinic, prebiotics...Read more