Data provided by National Cancer Institute. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, with about 252,000 cases a year and the second-most deadly claiming 40,000 women annually. One in 8 women will get this horrible disease. The good news is that survival rates are high if […]
By Crystal Kulpcavage of Seeking A Sense of Purpose “Mommmmmmm. I’m borrrrred.” Ugh. Nails on a chalkboard fade in comparison to the way that whine makes my skin crawl. I knew motherhood would present a lot of new challenges to me, but the expectation to be a constant entertainer was not one I saw coming. […]
By Kate Murray This article was published in the Reading Eagle Newspaper on 10-10-18 and is being reprinted with permission from the author. Fall is a great time to return to gratitude and thanksgiving, and there is no better time than the present to refocus your priorities on your health and your family. For the […]
By Kim Thomas of US Health Corps Are you looking for some simple ways to improve your overall health? Then you will be happy to know that staying healthy doesn’t have to take a lot of time or effort. Some of the most effective strategies for strength and wellness start with a shift in your […]
By Sarah Luber, DO Tower Health Reading Hospital Many “diets” have been developed in attempts to help persons lose weight, reduce risk factors for chronic disease, and to improve overall health. Plans such as South Beach Diet, Atkins Diet, and Paleo Diet are widely utilized and have shown short term successes, primarily in weight loss. […]