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As I danced the chicken dance with my grandson Brandon and his kindergarten class, and as I danced the Macarena with my hairdresser in the hair salon, while my head was covered in foil, and as I danced the Twist at my daughter’s recent wedding, I thought about life and how I choose to live it, and one phrase came coming to mind: I choose happy. I see the glass as half full; not half empty. I...

June 7, 2011 or ግንቦት (Ginbot) 30, 2003 Ethiopian Calendar You are responsible for your own happiness. No one can diminish your self-esteem unless you give them permission to do so. People won’t stay mad at you long if you can say, “I blew it, and I will try to make amends.” When something is troubling you, tell people you trust instead of trying...

With technology allowing us to get the information we want immediately, with a simple push of a button, it’s easy to expect fast results in every area of our life. Unfortunately, good health takes time. “When taking nutritional supplements, I tell my patients to be patient,” says Dr. Karen Yale. Dr. Yale is a Chiropractic physician and a Clinical Director of the Integrated Medical Center...

Maybe Good for Health Care----Students experience what it's like to live in a nursing home....

The medical delivery system is under pressure to provide quality health care despite these dire trends: reduced access because of the closing of community hospitals and low-cost clinics staggering increases in the cost of drugs, medical treatment and insurance, an increasing reluctance of HMO’s to refer patients to specialists, and a dramatic increase in the number of uninsured, now...

Every time someone has a 100th birthday or a 105th or a 110th, we all ask, “What’s the secret to your longevity?” A drink of whiskey every day. A cheerful heart. A loving spouse. Lots of vegetables. We’ve heard them all -- until now.When Clara Meadmore celebrated her 105th birthday this past weekend, she was asked the big question. Her answer? No sex. Ever. Clara attributes her long live...

Dear Friends, Last month was "Breast Cancer Awareness" month and I didn't hear any organization telling women how to protect themselves. No one spoke of clinically-proven supplements minimize cancer risk. It was all about "awareness" for sure, about ways to churn more money into the health care screening system, or how you should better support billion-dollar organizations! Ughghghgh!...