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We all know the airline adage, “In case of a drop in cabin pressure, put the oxygen mask on yourself before helping others.” Caregivers, both professional caregivers and those who offer support for a loved one at home, admit that they often put that proverbial mask on others first. It is almost impossible not to, … Read more
There’s evidence that for more than 5,000 years, people have been testing, changing and developing all kinds of mixtures and flavors of tea, coffee, apple cider and hot cocoa. Our ancestors drank them for the same reasons we do: They’re healthy, they taste good and they engender that warm, cozy feeling. Which one is our … Read more
Hips don’t lie, according to the title song by Columbian singer songwriter Shakira. Though the hips in Shakira’s song are sending messages about physical attraction, hips today aren’t lying about pain linked to tight muscles, limited flexibility and even stress or trauma. For each person, for each discomfort, there are exercises, therapies and technologies to … Read more
According to some people, I’m not supposed to be worried about my looks right now. I’m supposed to focus on my health. I’m supposed to be grateful that I’ve survived my cancer diagnosis and treatment so far. To care about my looks is just vain and ungrateful, isn’t it? But here’s the thing: I remember, … Read more
For people experiencing chronic pain in their extremities, shockwave therapy offers a safe and innovative option that includes the benefits of short treatment time, quick recovery and no side effects. Also called extracorporeal pulse activation technology, shockwave therapy, which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is a noninvasive technology that helps alleviate acute … Read more
For 15 days after Hurricane Dorian tore through the Bahamas, Hamilton “Hydro-Ham” Horne was amid the wreckage, assisting with cleanup and recovery. Working through a friend’s charitable organization, he was in Hopetown knee-deep in the heartbreak and strife of local families as they labored to rebuild. Supplies and food sources were scarce, and meals were … Read more