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Spasticity 101: A debilitating yet treatable common condition after a stroke (Family Features) In the year following a stroke, about 1 in 3 stroke survivors will experience spasticity, a common post-stroke condition which causes muscle stiffness due to involuntary muscle contractions. Most commonly affecting the elbow, wrist and ankle, the condition may make it difficult […]
A Journey Through 1980s Music By Tanya Fillbrook Silly ’soppy poppy’ sounds running through your brain? No! I, a listener to the top ’40’ since the early 1980s, remember, and still listen to the best performing talent around. From the early synthesizer sound and disco vibes in between, to a plethora of amazing […]
Recipe Sunday 2022-11-27 We feel, and studies suggest, that cooking can be a form of therapy for many. On Sunday, we post recipes for those looking for new ways to diversify their cookbooks (we do not get paid for this). —Editorial Team. Give Quick and Easy Meals a Fun Spin (Family Features) Work, school, extracurricular […]
Sunday’s Jokes 2022-11-27 Some say laughter is the best medicine, so, on Sundays, we post some jokes to hopefully brighten your day. – Editorial Team. Please note that Sunday’s jokes is no longer archived and is updated every week. Best Analogies Ever Written Originally from a Washintgon Post Contest Winners of the “worst […]
2022-11-26 California Aims to Maximize Health Insurance Subsidies for Workers During Labor Disputes Annie Sciacca This spring, Chevron workers testified that the company revoked health coverage for hundreds of members of the United Steelworkers Local 5 at the Richmond, California, refinery during a strike that ultimately lasted two months. Thousands of nurses at […]
Sleep is Good Medicine: 11 tips for healthier sleep (Family Features) Sleep can sometimes feel like self-care that can wait or a reward you need to earn. However, the opposite is true. When it comes to your health, sleep is just as important as physical activity and nutrition. While you sleep, your body is busy […]
How Technology Can Assist Everyone in the Battle Against Dyslexia. Don’t let it get in the way of your reading. By John Teh John is dyslexic and he sets out to read at least one book this year but he ended up reading ten! John has a severe case of dyslexia. He […]
Dog Day Saturday 2022-11-26 Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may […]
2022-11-25 Trickle of Covid Relief Funds Helps Fill Gaps in Rural Kids’ Mental Health Services Christina Saint Louis NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Mary Hill Youth and Family Center’s building has long been at a crossroads overlooking this rural Appalachian city, but its purpose has evolved. For 65 years, residents of Nelsonville and the […]
6 Safety Tips During Darker Nights This Season (StatePoint) During the long dark nights of fall and winter, concerns about personal safety may increase. Whether commuting for work or class, getting in an evening run or walking the dog, you likely need to carry out daily activities long after the sun goes down. […]