We live in a throw-away culture. Think for a moment – the second our technology starts malfunctioning, we’re ready to throw it out or
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Youth & the Digital Incubator
by Rachel Mayan Recently, a friend shared with me that her tween-age cousin, Virginia, lost a friendship because Virginia didn’t keep up their Snapstreak.
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Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, & Food Allergies
by Kaetlin Zink & Rachel Mayan May is Celiac Awareness Month, and in a climate where “gluten-free” is common nutritional jargon, it’s important to
What is that & Why is it in my food?
By Lisa Maguire Being health conscious is a constant journey, and while I’m no conspiracy theorist, some arguments against “Big Food” make a lot
Generous Grandparents
By William W. Erhart We consult with many couples who, through hard work and careful spending, have estates which allow them to help their
Effect of Exercise & Healthy Diet on Cancer Risk
By Rahul Gupta, PhD A large study has confirmed that exercise lowers the risk of many different types of cancer. It also quantifies the
Medicine Cabinet Must-Have: Peppermint
By Lisa Luck and Rachel Mayan A hybrid of spearmint and water mint, peppermint oil is one of the most versatile essential oils. Its
Sleeping in the Cold Can Increase Your Stores of Brown Fat (and yes, that’s a good thing!)
By Lisa Maguire Humans have two types of fat – white and brown. Before 2009, it was believed that brown fat only existed in
Bring Color Back into Your Life
By Katie Cardner As a young adult, I am constantly torn between two different identities: being young, and being an adult. Life seemed so
Let’s Get Serious About Humor
By Jean Youkers Much has been written about the health benefits of humor and laughter. In fact, an exhaustive search of the literature failed