Some people cannot resist the zest of a spicy chicken wing while others crave the taste of their favorite salted caramel Frappuccino. Both are brought to us by the special talents of our taste buds—the tiny bumps on the surface… read more
Tracy Wright
Eye Twitches: When is it Serious?
Who hasn’t been working on a screen too much lately? After a while, you may notice your eye begin to twitch involuntarily. This condition takes on different forms from benign cases to more complicated conditions that can be tied to… read more
Losing Your Zzzz’s? What to Do About Insomnia
Your mind races, you feel restless and you stare at your clock as the hours tick by. Insomnia is a common condition that results in difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep, and the National Institutes of Health estimate that 10 percent… read more
Too Much Drool? How to Diagnose and Treat Hypersalivation
Have you ever woken up to a pile of drool on your pillow? While this is seemingly normal, producing excess amounts of saliva consistently can be a result of other underlying issues. Saliva helps to keep your mouth healthy by… read more
Physical Fitness Throughout Our World’s History
In 2021, physical fitness is often associated with state-of-the-art gyms, Peloton home bike rides and fitness apps. In primitive society, as we evolved as humans, fitness was necessary to survive. The early hunter-gatherer societies needed to move quickly to capture… read more
Living with OCD
Many people associate obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with actions like excessive hand washing or folding towels in a specific way. While these can be symptoms of OCD, the condition itself is much more complex and can be truly debilitating to those… read more
Eye Health as You Age
So, the saying goes, “the eyes are the windows to the soul.” Unfortunately, those “windows” may become blurry over time as our eyes age just like the other parts of our bodies. Those with existing vision problems may notice these… read more
What is Snackification? The New Way To Eat
The traditional three meals a day is being challenged globally as a new generation of eaters are opting for snacks rather than square meals. It’s called snackification, and it’s not a new concept, but more people are adopting it as… read more
Stuff That Stocking!
By Tracy Wright, Nicole Irving and Lindsey Johnson It’s easy enough to find stocking stuffers for kids – grab some candy canes and a small toy and you’re good to go! But what about the adults in your life? Here… read more
Building Sensational Salads For Health
Salads are often recommended as a healthy meal alternative for people who are trying to lose weight or just eat more balanced, nutritious meals. The problem? Many salads don’t fill people up, leaving them wanting more food, which can often… read more
