2019-04-24 03:22
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Be honest. Do you really understand those heart rate charts attached to the treadmills, elliptical trainers and stair climbers at the gym, or the cardi… Read More
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2019-04-23 06:41
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Looks can be deceiving. You never want to judge the status of a person’s health by their appearance only. A woman with glowing skin who loo… Read More
2019-04-20 02:53
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Apparently, Americans aren’t having much sex! One report even refers to the lack of sex in the U.S. as the “Great American Sex Drough… Read More
2019-04-19 03:24
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Originally published by Sixty and Me
I recently read a sobering statistic. Nearly 50 percent of boomers are prediabetic. This means that we have blood… Read More
2019-04-18 07:19
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
The Portland Trail Blazers have a game day ritual that may be similar to what you do when you need a pick-me-up -- they have a cup of coffee.
One… Read More
2019-04-17 04:12
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Everyone seems to be on royal baby watch. And one of the things people appear to be particularly interested in is what Meghan Markle is eating du… Read More
2019-04-16 06:01
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Having a cough is so commonplace that most of us view one as more of an annoyance than anything. After all, its causes – such as having a cold or… Read More
2019-04-14 20:15
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder and President, Proactive Health Labs
It is that time of year when politicians are touting some form of universal health care plan (such as “… Read More
2019-04-13 06:19
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
If you are lactose intolerant, which reportedly about 30 million of American adults have some degree of by age 20, then regular cow’s milk… Read More
2019-04-12 07:09
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
A 44-year-old high school principal and father to a six-year-old recently died after donating bone marrow. His name was Derrick Nelson, and his fianc&eac&helli…Read More
2019-04-11 03:50
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Malaria is said to be one of the deadliest diseases in human history. According to some reports, this disease kills a child under the age of five… Read More
2019-04-10 05:57
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Have you ever heard about the Victorian Tapeworm Diet? This diet involves swallowing a parasite (a potentially disease-causing organism). It repo… Read More
2019-04-09 03:43
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
They say if you have a ‘gut feeling’ about something, you should trust your instincts. But more importantly, in my opinion, than trus… Read More
2019-04-06 06:28
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Gingivitis, is inflammation of the gums and can cause periodontitis if left untreated or not managed well. Periodontitis is a very serious gum infe… Read More
2019-04-05 03:47
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
If you are a parent to adolescent or teenage children, you probably fear that they may drink and drive or get in the car with a drunk driver. And… Read More
2019-04-04 06:38
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Let’s put all the embarrassment aside and just have an open and honest discussion about a perhaps uncomfortable topic: vaginal douching.
… Read More
2019-04-03 06:27
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
More than likely, you know someone who has had their life impacted by breast cancer. You may even be currently fighting it or have survived breas… Read More
2019-04-02 06:28
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
If you’re someone who tends to make multiple trips to the bathroom during the night to urinate, you may have a condition called nocturia.
A… Read More
2019-03-30 04:45
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Here in California, I am always on the lookout for rattlesnakes. They tend to show up by the pool, on the driveway or just slithering on my hikin… Read More
2019-03-29 05:53
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Game of Thrones Star Emilia Clarke, who plays Khaleesi “Mother of Dragons” on the hit tv show, recently shared a personal health batt… Read More
2019-03-28 08:01
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Recently, television host Wendy Williams got a special cocktail - a vitamin cocktail in the form of an IV vitamin drip. Another name for the cocktail s… Read More
2019-03-27 06:11
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Kate Middleton is already a mother of three. But because she is the Duchess of Cambridge, everyone wants to know if Prince William and her plan o… Read More
2019-03-25 21:14
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
When it comes to getting information on dieting, we sometimes look at the eating habits of those healthy individuals we admire so we can see how… Read More
2019-03-23 04:41
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
If you’re one of the estimated 60 million American adults who suffer from heartburn at least once a month – or one of the more than 15 mill… Read More
2019-03-22 04:28
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Very recently, coffee mega-franchise Starbucks added oat milk to its menu at some of their various locations throughout the country. You can find… Read More
2019-03-21 04:09
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
We’ve all done it. We have cleaned our ears with a Q-tip (also called a cotton swab) and marveled at the gunk (earwax) we extracted from ou… Read More
2019-03-20 04:05
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
According to a news report, back in 2017, an unvaccinated six-year-old boy cut his head while playing on his family’s farm. The wound was c… Read More
Tamron Hall Is Pregnant With First Child At 48. Is Age Now Just A Number When It Comes To Fertility?
2019-03-18 23:24
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Broadcast journalist and television host Tamron Hall recently announced she is well into being pregnant with her first child. She is 48-years-old… Read More
2019-03-16 02:39
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Recently, Chris Burrous, a well-known, loved and admired television news anchor, was found dead at the age of 43. He was in the prime of his care… Read More
2019-03-15 05:59
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
“Grains, commonly referred to as ‘cereals’ or ‘cereal grains’, are the edible seeds of specific grasses belonging t… Read More
2019-03-13 22:07
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
LeBron James is one of the fittest male athletes in the world. He is also regarded by most people as the best or greatest basketball player of all time… Read More
2019-03-13 04:25
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
If you’ve never had a urinary tract infection (UTI), consider yourself very lucky. In most cases, UTIs are nothing serious. They are just extreme… Read More
2019-03-12 05:01
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
The state of California is a major producer of nuts -- particularly pistachio nuts. According to some reports, it is predicted that the state wil… Read More
2019-03-09 06:25
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
If you’ve never heard of “terminal dehydration,” you’re probably not alone. Terminal dehydration, also called voluntary d… Read More
2019-03-08 02:34
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
My recent nutrient test results reflected that all my B vitamins were optimal except vitamins B1 (thiamine) and B2 (riboflavin). And it got me th… Read More
2019-03-08 02:03
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Not all health issues are life-threatening. But this doesn’t mean that these issues should not be concerning. Chronic diseases may cause mu… Read More
2019-03-07 06:13
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Originally published by Sixty and Me
Do you remember doing calisthenics in your gym class? You might recall the part where you had to try to touc… Read More
2019-03-06 06:55
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
There’s a lot of conflicting information online about weight loss strategies. It seems like every week there’s yet another trendy die… Read More
2019-03-05 04:15
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Actress and owner of natural health company Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow, is a fan of making her own hemp milk, one of the many plant-based milk alterna… Read More
2019-03-02 05:16
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
If you are a control freak, you are probably apprehensive each time you fly in an airplane. Because all you can really do is sit back, relax and… Read More
2019-03-01 05:27
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
If you’re in good health, there’s nothing wrong with giving in to a craving or treating yourself every now and then. But it’s e… Read More
2019-02-28 06:46
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
You have five basic senses -- sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing. And if you’ve never had any major issues with these senses you most l… Read More
2019-02-27 06:39
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Social media sensation and rapper Cardi B received some backlash last summer. Not for her daring song lyrics, risque outfits or what some conside… Read More
2019-02-26 07:14
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Navigating the world of cow’s milk alternatives is, quite frankly, overwhelming! There are many milk options to choose from, includin… Read More
2019-02-23 07:53
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Back in 2015, former speaker of the House of Representatives, John Boehner, stated that we “spend more money on antacids than we do on poli… Read More
2019-02-22 06:38
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Who could forget Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins as the cannibal in that unforgettable movie, “Silence of the Lambs?” His calm delivery of… Read More
2019-02-22 00:36
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Protein is one of the six groups of nutrients we need to stay healthy. (The other nutrient groups are water, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and mi… Read More
2019-02-21 06:44
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
We’re all familiar with the role that testosterone (T, for short), plays in a man’s physical development and the ongoing functioning of his… Read More
2019-02-20 04:07
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Imagine the difficulty of having to put contacts lenses in a baby’s eyes! Well, the parents of baby Micah Weathers had no choice but to be up for… Read More
2019-02-19 06:15
Most Americans are just not getting enough sleep!
The lack of adequate sleep is so bad that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently declared sleep deprivation as a heal… Read More
2019-02-16 04:39
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Sixty-nine-year-old actor Richard Gere was recently blessed with a new baby. But not as a grandfather - a father! The Pretty Woman star and long… Read More
2019-02-15 20:37
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Some legislators in Hawaii are proposing that the legal age for smoking cigarettes in the state should be increased to 100. And they are hoping to achi… Read More
2019-02-14 05:06
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
In 2014, 13-year-old Edgar Lopez died after his mother decided to stop giving him insulin prescribed by a pediatrician. He suffered from type 1 d… Read More
2019-02-13 07:19
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
There are some diseases which disproportionately affect certain racial groups. For example, diabetes and hypertension are especially prevalent in… Read More
2019-02-12 06:48
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Football is America’s favorite sport to watch. Between 2016 and 2018, the average TV audience for a regular season NFL game was approximate… Read More
2019-02-09 07:34
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
A little boy by the name of Joshua Trump recently made headlines after he was caught sound asleep at President Trump’s SOTU address. Luckil… Read More
2019-02-08 10:15
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Flaxseed and linseed are both the same. It is a plant of the Linaceae plant family and a crop that has been grown for thousands of years. Some so… Read More
2019-02-07 05:47
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Eating food is one of life’s greatest pleasures. In fact, sitting down to a delicious meal may be a great sensory experience. Food can look… Read More
2019-02-06 10:02
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
It has been reported that the Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, once said that “all disease begins in the gut.” And in my opinion he was defi… Read More
2019-02-05 04:40
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Heart attacks don’t always happen the way you see in movies with “out-of-the-blue chest pain and a dramatic collapse, with only overw… Read More
2019-02-02 07:02
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Menopause and vaginal dryness. Not exactly a topic of discussion women want to openly discuss. But “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actress Che… Read More
2019-02-01 06:14
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
If you’re used to eating meat, dairy and other animal foods, you may find that following a vegan diet, which is plant-based and avoids all… Read More
2019-01-31 06:08
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that in the United States, approximately 100,000 young people experience psychosis each yea… Read More
2019-01-30 07:10
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Magnesium is a mineral and one of the most important nutrients our body needs to stay healthy. It is responsible for many processes and reactions in the… Read More
2019-01-29 06:46
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Originally published by Sixty and Me
Recently, I found myself humming David Bowie’s 1983 hit “Let’s Dance.” This anthem from my… Read More
2019-01-26 04:01
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
There is certainly no shortage of medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Just to name a few, there are several classes of blood… Read More
2019-01-26 01:21
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Recently, Jenelle Evans, one of the stars of the hit reality television show Teen Mom 2, shared that she smoked weed while pregnant. Her reason for thi… Read More
2019-01-25 10:11
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
I’m not a big fan of dried fruits, so I will admit that I know very little (beyond the taste) about dates which I usually see in the dried… Read More
2019-01-24 07:17
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
I grew up seeing ‘Milk of Magnesia,’ an antacid and laxative, in the medicine cabinet. And as a child, when I complained of indigesti… Read More
2019-01-23 07:30
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Hernias are probably one of the most mundane and common, but sometimes quite painful, health conditions. They were in the news recently when it was rep… Read More
2019-01-19 07:03
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
We are officially well into the new year, and many of us are on a mission to be more proactive about our health. If you are currently overweight or obes… Read More
2019-01-18 02:37
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Red meat, which includes meats such as beef, veal, lamb, mutton (flesh of sleep), goat, horse and pork, are nutrient-dense sources of protein. An… Read More
2019-01-17 08:07
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Like me, you probably have childhood memories of your parents bringing you a big bowl of hot, homemade chicken soup in bed when you weren’t… Read More
2019-01-16 07:17
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
The following story really says it all.
“For the first 37 years of my life, I had always been that girl,” wrote a woman named Daniel… Read More
2019-01-15 05:14
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Apparently, drinking fresh celery juice is the hot, new health and weight loss trend of the New Year. And the person responsible for starting thi… Read More
2019-01-12 08:23
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
If it was still common for the milkman to deliver milk to your home like he did in the fifties and sixties, he might have brought you more than j… Read More
2019-01-11 08:15
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Sometimes we are forced to make lifestyle changes in order to enjoy a healthy life. This is what a young woman named Jessica Goldman Foung, who c… Read More
2019-01-10 07:18
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Women need more sleep than men. We apparently need about 30 more minutes.
And there is credible research to suggest that the reason we need more… Read More
2019-01-09 07:28
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Rabies is an illness most of us only imagine happening to someone in a movie. A person infected usually becomes this wild, rabid creature foaming… Read More
2019-01-08 10:08
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also called chronic kidney failure or renal disease, is plaguing the African-American community. According to the N… Read More
2019-01-05 05:37
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
For most kids, school is like a second home. The average child in America receives approximately 900 to 1,000 instructional hours of time in school per… Read More
2019-01-04 05:20
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
According to a CNN report, the global energy drink market is expected to reach $61 billion by 2021. Energy drinks, like Red Bull, Monster and Roc… Read More
2019-01-03 05:01
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
I recently came across a program started in Ohio called Walk with a Doc. It was founded by a cardiologist who invited his patients to go on a wal… Read More
2019-01-03 04:32
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Originally published by Sixty and Me
Aspirin is probably one of the safest, most used, and well-known painkillers and anti-inflammatory medicatio… Read More
2019-01-01 03:16
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Let’s face it. Most New Year’s resolutions don’t stick. This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t aim to make healthy li… Read More
2018-12-30 00:47
By: Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
When you consider its wide variety of uses, it becomes clear that the peppermint plant is quite the powerhouse. Scientifically known as Mentha balsamea… Read More
2018-12-29 06:17
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
The mere mention of nutmeg conjures up thoughts of our favorite cold weather treats, like eggnog and apple pie. But nutmeg and its cousin spice, mace… Read More
2018-12-28 07:58
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
It seems as though we always stress the importance of eating whole, unprocessed nutrient-dense foods such as fruits and vegetables. This is becau… Read More
2018-12-27 05:08
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Blood. You know you need it. But have you really thought about why you need it?
Your blood is made up of both liquid and solids. The liquid part is refe… Read More
2018-12-22 06:32
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
If you have type 2 diabetes, the odds are you are taking the prescription medicine metformin to help manage it. Also known by the brand names Glucophage… Read More
2018-12-21 01:42
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Just when I think I’ve heard it all, I discover that there are people who follow ‘junk food diets’ to lose weight.
Take, for e… Read More
2018-12-20 06:07
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Despite many reports to the contrary, the average American does not gain that much weight over the winter holidays.
In fact, one common assertion is th… Read More
2018-12-19 06:53
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
We are quickly approaching the new year. So, many of us may be trying to schedule last-minute doctor’s appointments in order to get a routi… Read More
2018-12-19 06:33
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
It is my opinion that magnesium is a miracle mineral. It is one of the critical nutrients we need to stay healthy. It is an important cofactor fo… Read More
2018-12-15 02:58
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder of Proactive Health Labs
Originally published by Food Safety Strategies
Employee wellness programs have become ubiquitous. In fact, over 90 percent of… Read More
2018-12-13 23:42
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Did you know that the word ‘sauna’ is of Finnish origin?
“Sauna use is deeply embedded in Finnish culture. A nation of 5.5 million pe… Read More
2018-12-12 04:42
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Vitamin D is one of the nutrients you need to stay healthy. As you may already know, it is sometimes referred to as the ‘sunshine vitamin&r&hellip…Read More
2018-12-12 04:29
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Notorious figures such as Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, Pol Pot and Napoleon Bonaparte have more in common than their immoral and unethical behavi… Read More
2018-12-11 08:08
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
If we are lucky enough to grow old, we will experience some form of physical and mental decline. For example, we may not be able to move around a… Read More
2018-12-08 10:52
By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder
Whether it’s lifting weights or going for a run, some form of physical activity is usually good for your health and wellbeing. Regularly moving may… Read More
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