Imagine watching someone you love slip away — not because of age alone, but because of a disease doctors sometimes have trouble naming correctly. Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) steals more than memories. It steals identities. It’s one of more than 100 known forms of dementia and the second most common after Alzheimer’s. Yet despite its […]
When it comes to downtown dining, there are plentiful options for a variety of palates. But are there enough choices for people with food allergies or specific diets such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free? Happily the answer is “yes,” and they’re served alongside a healthy helping of community spirit. Say ‘Hello’ to Healthy Kalle
Across cultures and generations, music often plays a fundamental role in shaping who we are as people. Whether it is a part of our traditions or used to commemorate certain events, music carries deep significance. That’s especially true for the life-changing – and life-giving – experience of childbirth. “Music and birth just make sense,” says
We’ve all heard that “a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down,” and that might be true, but it’s also a home remedy that can create other health problems. Too many spoonsful of sugar can also wreak havoc with blood chemistry and metabolism, while also triggering taste buds to seek out even more carbs.
Could this be the year of the soda water? While the majority of Americans do enjoy a tipple, a growing number are deciding to give temperance a try. Researchers have dubbed this mass curtailing “the sober-curious movement.” As with so many social phenomena, the youth are leading the charge. A 2020 study published by the
DeafLEAD is a Deaf-run and Deaf-led nonprofit organization offering 24/7 crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, interpreting, and mental health support services to victims of crime who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and Late-Deafened individuals and their families. The name of the organization is an acronym for Leadership through Education and Advocacy for the Deaf.
In my 23.9 years of living, I’ve been incredibly fortunate when it comes to my physical health. I’ve seen friends go through some serious medical hurdles — appendix removals, broken bones, stitches, surgeries, and even kidney stones. But me? None of that, thankfully (knock on wood). Am I maybe a little too cozy with my
A labyrinth is about clarity and peace of mind — not confusion. That’s why we shouldn’t use the terms “labyrinth” and “maze” interchangeably. And it’s the focus on spiritual wholeness and healing of the mind, body, and spirit that is at the heart of the Boone Health labyrinth, located at the southeast corner of the
It was September 1994, and there I was staring in the mirror looking at this image staring back at me. I couldn’t remember the last time I liked the way I looked. Overweight for most of my life, I had tried — and failed at — dozens of weight-loss crash diets. I tried many diets
