SmartHealthToday: Are you ready to start relaxing by meditating — here’s how to get started
SmartHealthToday Team You likely have a friend who has tried meditation. Whether you’re wondering exactly what that friend did –…
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SmartHealthToday: Walk like a penguin — to keep safe on snow and ice (yes, there will be some)
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday Winter is bound to happen eventually — and that usually means ice and snow. The Centers…
SmartHealthToday: Winter provides unique challenges for runners — here are some tips
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday Runners are a hardy bunch. Hardy and committed. No matter how committed, though, running during the…
SmartHealthToday: Depression is a serious disorder; if you are ‘blue” for more than a few days, seek help
By Peggy O’Farrell SmartHealthToday Depression is a serious mood disorder likely rooted in a combination of factors: Genetics, chemical imbalances…
SmartHealthToday: Easy, healthy gifts for anyone on your list — and we’re drawing a picture for you . . .
SmartHealthToday Team If you’re like most everyone else, one of the biggest anxieties you experience this time of year is…
SmartHealthToday: Keep the holidays joyful — follow these tips for a safe, healthy season all winter long
From SmartHealth Today: The holidays are a joyful time of year, but unfortunately, the cold winter months also pose many…
SmartHealthToday: A good marriage is good for your health — how happy are you with your life?
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday People with good marriages tend to eat better, live longer, exercise more, relax more, and heal…
Women and heart attacks: Knowing the symptoms could save your life (they may not be what you think)
The pressure between her shoulder blades would not let up. “I never had chest pain. My arm didn’t hurt,” said…
SmartHealthToday: Real ‘bullying’ is habitual and damaging — parents need to get to the heart of it
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday We’ve all seen the headlines. It seems as if bullying in America’s schools has become an…
SmartHealthToday: You need a good night’s sleep; if you aren’t getting it, here are some tips
By Mike Rutledge SmartHealthToday Sleep – and lack of it – can make a big difference in your work life,…
SmartHealthToday: How to help keep sleep schedules on track as the time changes this weekend
By the SmartHealthToday Team Keeping kids’ sleep schedules on track in the midst of Daylight Saving Time can be a…
SmartHealthToday: Attention women — don’t miss (or ignore) these subtle symptoms of a heart attack
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday For young women, the symptoms of a heart attack can be as subtle as they are…
SmartHealthToday: More NKy grandparents are raising grandchildren; St. E offering a class
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday If you’re a grandparent raising your grandchildren, you’re not alone. In fact, the number of grandparents…
SmartHealthToday: Know someone with breast cancer? Here are tips on how to help a loved one
SmartHealthToday Team Cathy Halloran was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 and has raised close to a combined $450,000 for…
SmartHealthToday: Halloween isn’t the healthiest of holidays but some candies are better than others
By SmartHealthToday Team With all of the sugar, extra fat and calories hanging around during the Halloween season, it’s hard…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: She got bad news, then vowed to use her second chance to do good
St. Elizabeth News Service October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is first of several stories on the subject the…
SmartHealthToday: Help your child work through those tough times with support and encouragement
By Colleen Weinkam For SmartHealthToday If licensed psychologist Suzanne Collins could name one thing she wishes more parents knew about…
SmartHealthToday: Face it, tough guy, there are signs of possible cancer even you shouldn’t ignore
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday Men have a notoriously bad reputation when it comes to going to the doctor. And, when…
SmartHealthToday: Clearly, summer is coming to an end, so think about squeezing in perfect weekends
From SmartHealthToday With a week full of cool weather and the kids heading back to school, it’s starting to become…
SmartHealthToday: Here are eight tips to avoid headaches that may be caused by your diet
From SmartHealthToday Just about anything can trigger a headache, from changes in the weather to stress to hormonal fluctuations. But…
SmartHealthToday: ‘Tis the season to eat fresh fruits, vegetables — good for diet and your pocket
From SmartHealthToday Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh produce, whether you buy it from your grocery store or…
SmartHealthToday: Ten ways to love your brain so you can stay healthy and happy
By Peggy O’Farrell SmartHealthToday Healthy, active living makes for a healthy, active brain, research shows. That’s the take away from…