By Dr. Umair Malik A growing body of literature suggests Covid-19 can cause heart damage. The virus can cause inflammation of the heart, or myocarditis, which can prevent the heart muscle from squeezing effectively. This renders it unable to pump enough blood to the rest of the body, leading to heart failure. It can also […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION Before I began my health journey, I had no energy. My body hurt. I did not sleep well, and I was taking too much medicine. I lacked motivation to do anything I didn’t have to do. I spent most of my time at home, hiding from the world. I had low self-esteem […]
By Dr. Olivia Hightower Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, excluding skin cancers. About one in eight U.S. women — approximately 12 percent — will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Early detection is key to improved survival rates. Annual mammograms and self-exams are important components of finding the disease […]
Great small businesses have several things in common: personal attention and superior customer service, high-quality products and services, a positive impact in the surrounding community, an attitude of service and a knowledgeable team. Based on these criteria, we asked you to nominate your favorite local companies — and we received nearly 3,000 votes. Here are […]
By Gary Porter What’s a nurse practitioner, or NP? Many people don’t understand what these skilled professionals do, or how they are different from other health care providers. ’60-80 percent of primary and preventive care can be performed by a nurse practitioner.’ The basic answer: A nurse practitioner is an advanced-practice registered nurse who has […]
By Trina Cuccia Building your dream home can be a very exciting option if the existing home inventory and the cookie-cutter tract homes you’ve seen are not what you and your family are looking for. But like many people, even if you’ve been a homeowner before, you probably have never had to hire a builder, […]
BEFORE OUR TRANSFORMATION Shane and I have always been overweight. We have struggled through years of keto, intermittent fasting, calorie counting, macro counting, etc. We have lost weight, then gained it back plus more. Together, we were at our heaviest in January. Our reason for changing our lifestyle was our children. Our boys, Ben (5) […]
By Katie Aime A simple yet significant renovation homeowners and flippers can make is painting dated exterior brick. Paint for bricks has come a long way, and it’s now available for DIYers at big box stores and local hardware stores near you. Here’s the steps to ensure a successful project: • The first step to […]
Joyce Philippe is a journalist with a passion for telling stories that inform and inspire others. During her time as a reporter with WLOX, she’s dived into her geeky side as she developed a love for technology and business developments on the Coast. To stay sharp and camera ready, Philippe relies on a combination of […]
BLUE DOG SALAD Recipe serves one 2 cups 50/50 mix of arugula and spinach 6-8 pieces of sliced strawberries blueberries 2 tablespoons goat cheese crumbles 1 tablespoon candied pecans 1 tablespoon balsamic marinated onions 2 ounces raspberry vinaigrette – Top with a piece of grilled chicken or fresh salmon for that something extra. Josh Lord […]
