Business of survival
Five months into her treatment for breast cancer, a wife and mother launches firm — and lifts her spirits
Tricia Dempsey of Cumming, Ga., was five months into her chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, suffering from nausea, thrush and a rash similar to hives when she took a highly unusual step to help with her recovery. She started a new business. Full Story
HEALTHY EATING
The secrets for fit people: Willpower and motivation
They're slim, they're trim and they love to dine. How do they do it? Well, it turns out that fit folks really are different from their bulge-challenged friends. Sure, there are genetic physiological differences in all of us that predetermine our metabolic rates and the way our bodies store fat. Full Story
Author to discuss protecting children in today's society
The co-author of a book on the sexualization of childhood will be the featured speaker at a symposium for parents and professionals who work with children throughout Southwest Florida. Diane Levin, Ph.D, will be the keynote speaker at "So Sexy So Soon: Protecting Children in a Sexualized Society," on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Full Story
Pain seminar set on Sanibel
Many people suffer from chronic pain and inflammation. The classic signs of inflammation (pain, redness, swelling, and heat) can signal a localized inflammation, but inflammation can settle into major organs and systems, setting us up for a myriad of health conditions. Full Story
HOLISTIC HEALTH
Worried about my brain again
Now that I have crossed the sixthdecade barrier, I find myself fretting more and more about my brain. I am perusing the professional literature about how to prevent senility, how to avoid Alzheimer's, and how to maximize my mental health. Full Story
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