by Angela S. Hoover, Editor
The endocrine system is one of the body’s main systems for communicating, controlling and coordinating the body’s functioning. It works closely with the nervous system, reproductive system, kidneys, gut, liver, pancreas and fat to help...
by Angela S. Hoover, Editor
The efficacy over the benefits, harms, or placebo effect of vitamins is not agreed upon in the medical industry. It is often debated based on contradictory studies that lead to more opinion than fact. See the article, “The Vitamin Debate...
by Angela S. Hoover, Editor
Many factors affect body temperature, both internal and external. One factor we have direct control over is food. The process of raising body temperature with food is called thermogenesis. Energy increases as the body works on digesting food for...
by Angela S. Hoover, Editor
Healthy lungs are essential to remaining on this side of the soil, but barring having any symptoms of problems, how can we ascertain our lung health? One way is to look at our respiratory rate. Respiratory rate, also known as breathing rate,...
by Angela S. Hoover, Editor
Breast health is important to both women and men alike. Breast cancer is usually manageable and treatable with early detection. For this reason, it’s important to get to know your breasts and check them regularly, guys included.
Breast...
History of Bipolar / Controversy of Childhood Bipolar
by Angela S. Hoover, Editor
Humans have always suffered varying moods and energy levels. The words “melancholia” for depression and “mania” for excessive relaxing of the mind born from great mental anguish, come to us from ancient Greek. The first...
by Angela S. Hoover, Editor
Preserving
People have been preserving food for later use for more than 2,000 years. The primary methods in the past and today are salting, canning, drying, smoking, pickling, fermenting, cold storage and freezing.
Early food preservation...
Consider some of the following local activities:
by Angela S. Hoover, Editor
It’s finally time for some much needed fun in the sun! If you’re in a rut, limited in time or short on ideas, consider some of the following local activities:
The Legacy Trail
Conveniently located, the Legacy Trail is 12 miles that...
