Columnists Articles - page 47

According to a report in the Miami Herald, a new report warns we have until 2030 to stop climate change from raising temperatures above a key threshold.  Another study found that the increasing heat could also lead to a decline in mental health. Nick Obradovich, research scientist at the MIT Media Lab and co-author of the new […]

According to a study done by JAMA Pediatrics, the number of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has reached more than 10 percent, a significant increase in the last 20 years. The rise was most pronounced in minority groups. The rate of diagnosis during that time period doubled in girls, although it was still much lower than in boys. […]

We recently had the privilege of interviewing Jasmina Aganovic (pictured), the founder of Mother Dirt. Mother Dirt is a skincare brand that focuses on restoring and maintaining the good bacteria naturally found on our skin. Have you ever considered the fact that your skin care routine might actually be doing more harm than good? The […]

When Barbara Bowden’s husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she was determined to look after him. In this article, she explains how difficult it was and how she found help from the Alzheimer’s Association. When doctors diagnosed my husband Tom with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease we were warned it would be the toughest fight of our […]

Regular contributor Veronica Williams (pictured) loves ethnic food, not because it’s tasty, but often a lot healthier than traditional American dishes. Here she reviews 10 Ethnic restaurants worth trying in Nashville. Some people are really nervous to try ethnic food. They don’t know if it’s going to be too spicy, too sweet, or just too […]

The first Nashville Health and Wellness Fest is off to a flying start…over 20 booths were booked in the first 10 days, and we’ve got a fantastic opening act signed up, Erin Oprea, who’ll get the Fest off to a high energy start. Where and when? June 1st 2019 at the magnificent 100,000 sq ft Vanderbilt Recreation and […]

Our regular eating well expert, Lindsey Joe (pictured) offers some suggestions on where to order healthy food in-and maybe save some money as well. What would you do with an extra $3,000 a year?  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, it’s likely that you’re spending that hard earned cash on dining out.  And […]

The creepiest month of the year is finally here and haunted houses around the state are ready to strike fear in the hearts of those brave enough to enter their doors. The question is, are you ready? Whether you’re afraid of axe murders, clowns, chainsaws, needles, nuns, tight spaces, or just the unknown of what […]

Because it wouldn’t be fall without pumpkin picking! Pumpkin patches are always a fall favorite for families, and it’s easy to understand why. They can be used in so many ways! Bake ‘em, paint ‘em, carve ‘em, bowl with ‘em, smash ‘em… whatever your pumpkin-lovin’ heart desires! If you need a pumpkin this season, make […]

Never before have we had more ways to diagnose, control and improve our health and wellness. 21st medicine whether it be Alternative or Traditional, drug free or not, can now cure more mental and physical illnesses than at any time in our history. But what of the Future? Health & Wellness Magazine over the next […]

Ballroom dancing may not be the most obvious way to get, and keep, fit but as Marielle Suddarth finds as she talks to Shalene Archer, it’s an interesting and effective alternative to going to the gym. “I think there are very, very few other (physical) activities that can hit you intellectually, emotionally, and socially,” says […]

Author Siim Land (pictured) writes a lot about life, empowerment and health. Here he talks about the ‘Bliss point’….how food manufacturers spend millions researching and creating foods that are addictive. Michael Moss’ bestselling book Salt, Sugar and Fat talks about how the food corporations have tricked their consumers into getting addicted to their products. Their […]