Health Articles

Most medications available today – whether prescription or over the counter – were developed using a “one size fits all” approach. Indeed, it wasn’t until relatively recently that pharmaceutical companies began including women in clinical trials of new medications. Faced with a wide array of medications designed to treat the same …

Whether it’s boating on the Rough River, tubing in the Daniel Boone Forest, or jumping into the neighbor’s backyard pool, there is something special about water. We are drawn to beaches and shorelines, fishing spots, slow-running streams, waterfalls and public pools alike. Sadly, according to the Center for Disease Control and …

There is no doubt that substance abuse – alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescriptions – is detrimental to individuals, families and communities. What we may not always consider is the effect of substance abuse in the workplace. The National Office of Drug Control Policy estimates that drug abuse costs the U.S. …

More than 34 million Americans provided unpaid care to a relative or family member sometime in the past 12 months, according to a Caregiving in the U.S. 2015, a study published by the AARP and the National Alliance for Caregivers. Not surprisingly, the study found the “typical” unpaid caregiver was a …

By Dr. Shannyn Pearce, D.C., Nutrition Specialist Many foods are promoted as “healthy”, but in reality they are wreaking havoc on your health.  In this article I will highlight the top five foods and ingredients you should avoid. 1.    Soy and Soy Protein Isolates. Soy has been touted as a health …

Millions of Americans will be taking a summer vacation this year; 69 percent of those will involve a road trip, according to the American Automobile Association. The lowest gas prices in a decade, coupled with an improving economy, have put us on the road again. In addition to being generally …

By Lauren Breece, Marshall University Student You need to throw a tomahawk. Not your speed? How about shoveling some coal or walking a steel beam? That – and more – is what the Mountain Games are all about. Join fellow Appalachians on Saturday, Sept. 3, during this first-ever celebration of …

Whether it’s cues from TV, movies or magazines; the influence of our parents and loved ones; or even just the way our clothing feels against our skin, we all have moments (months … years) of self-doubt and unhappiness with our bodies. Although society puts a lot of pressure on men and …

We often don’t give much thought to the forces around us … gravity, electromagnetic fields, sound waves, light, radio waves, radiation. But the discovery and study of these natural forces, and our own creativity, led to the development of one of the most important fields of medicine today: Diagnostic Imaging Most …

By Dana Hall McCain iMOM.com Think it’s impossible to keep an eye on your kids’ use of the internet and smartphones? Not so! Today’s parental control software options make it simple and allow you to give your children levels of freedom based upon their maturity and trustworthiness. Here are some options—both …