When Do Athletes Need Sports Drinks?
We all know that we should stay hydrated while we work out, but how? It seems that there are as many sports drinks as there are athletes on the market. Many sports drinks distributors claim that these beverages improve athletic performance. We spoke to registered […]
Surviving Cancer & The Relay for Life – ACS Event
http://vimeo.com/13682144 In today’s world, we are all too familiar with cancer. Many of us have had it, or know someone close who has. In this episode Corine & Patti talk to their good friend and two time cancer survivor, Debbie Meade. She talks about her […]
Five Fool-proof Ways to Make a Workout Fly By
Do you wish that workouts didn’t seem to last forever? You have a lot of company. Believe it or not, research actually shows that people enjoy exercise more than they think they will. There are many physical and mental reasons to exercise on a regular […]
A Gift of Joy
My mother kept a diary her whole life. In the last couple of years her entries in her diary would only be a few lines, but what wonderful lines! Like “A beautiful day,” or “Missy took me to McDonald’s, had so much fun.” Her last […]
Momentum: The Movie
Momentum No more feeding tube…for now. I hope never again. And nothing permanent installed either. But if it becomes necessary, I’ll happily put it back in. My pride is not that great. It’s simply wonderful to have a break from the ongoing noise of the […]
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Uninsured Population in America?
Uninsured Quiz The large number of uninsured people in the United States has been at the forefront of health policy discussion for decades, and in recent years has received increased attention with the passage of the health reform law in 2010. How much do you know […]
Diabetes Gets Personal w/Gary Paul Educator & Ray Mogenis, Patient
http://vimeo.com/11502517 Approximately 22.3 million people are living with Type I or Type II Diabetes in the U.S. today. It continues to grow at about 7% each year. Some call it an “epidemic.” We talk with Educator, Gary Paul so he can explain what it is […]
Retired RN Kay McVay Honored with 2013 “RAGE for JUSTICE” Award
Kay McVay makes the 2013 Consumer Advocate Hall of Fame Says advocacy group: www.ConsumerWatchDog.org Kay McVay worked as a registered nurse in critical care for nearly four decades before retiring in 1995. She is a tenacious and effective champion of patients’ rights who was elected and served as […]
Migraines and Junk Food: Is There a Connection?
You’re craving chocolate. Or bread. Or salami. Your whims tend to bend with the wind. If you frequently suffer from migraines, this could be a sign that a migraine is on the way. But for some of the 37 million Americans who suffer from migraines, do […]