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  • Understanding Palliative Care: It’s Not the Same as Hospice

    There is a common misunderstanding about palliative care. Many people hear the term and mistakenly think it is simply moving another step closer to death – a step people are naturally reluctant to take.

  • A Journey of Quality – Bonnie Onofre, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

    Looking back, Bonnie Onofre, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, can’t recall a time when she pictured herself becoming a teacher, lawyer or businesswoman — or in any other profession besides nursing. “For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a nurse,” she says with a smile. “I can’t remember a specific time or event where I wanted to do anything different.”

  • For Athletes, Mental Health Matters — Even at Olympics

    How does the greatest gymnast of all time become even greater? By recognizing that mental health is just as important as physical health — and choosing to put herself and her safety first. 

  • New Study Highlights the Dangers of Eating Disorders

    A new study highlights the serious risks of eating disorders, especially when patients are discharged from treatment too soon.

  • New Study Shows Link Between DNA and Depression

    New research bolsters the case that DNA plays a role in the risk for depression.

  • Managing Diabetes Without Fear

    If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you may have many questions and concerns. What does this disease mean for your long-term health? How do you manage the disease day to day and overtime? Will you have to cut out all sweets? Will you have to inject yourself with insulin every day?

  • Heat, Humidity and Your Heart

    Even if you’re an elite athlete in perfect health, your heart works harder and is more vulnerable on hot, humid days. For people with a history of heart problems, the risk is much greater. 

  • Is Tea a Superfood? What You Should Know

    People have been drinking tea for centuries, but today you can skip the sipping altogether and swallow tea pills, bite into tea-chocolate truffles and scoop up tea-laced ice cream. Retail products on store shelves entice with words like “superfood,” “athletic” and “power.” Some market tea products as a means to detox — cleanse a person’s system, or to lose weight.

  • Four Apps to Make Meal Planning Easier

    Even when it comes to menu planning, the saying “There’s an app for that” holds true. From calorie counting and grocery delivery to connecting with smart devices, a wide range of applications are available to make meal planning easier. Most app options share a common theme, but tickling out specifics like cost, ease of use and the tastiest recipes are important factors to consider. A common caveat with free apps is that each platform withholds a feature, enticing the consumer to purchase the upgraded version.

  • Coping with ‘Scanxiety’ and Fear of Cancer Returning

    Imaging tests are unavoidable if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, but they can cause life-altering anxiety leading up to a scan, during the procedure and in the days or weeks awaiting the results.