Health coach Carol Slager describes her rituals to explain the benefits of developing such routines. Every morning when I first wake up, I head to the kitchen. I measure two cups of filtered, room temperature water and the juice of half a fresh lemon into my glass. I then trot down the hallway to my … Read more
Get Healthy: Effective communication with your teen involves rapt attention, careful listening and no rush to judgment By Jane Ammeson, Times correspondent Apr 29, 2026 Slammed doors, eye rolls, pouting, arguments, tears, threats, derision and the silent treatment. These are barriers to open communications between teens and parents. Lori Alexander is a licensed mental health … Read more
Get Healthy: As with your body, it’s important to build up your mind By Mark Loehrke, Times correspondent Feb 23, 2026 The early part of every year’s calendar is a popular time for many people to focus on getting their bodies back in shape. Less common, are resolutions to build mental health and well-being. Tabitha … Read more
Get Healthy: Hormone cortisol comes to rescue when body’s in great stress but high or low levels can pose challenges By Mark Loehrke, Times correspondent Apr 6, 2026 Cortisol, a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, exists mainly to support the body in times of severe physical stress. Dr. Amna Ijaz is an endocrinologist … Read more
We’ve all been there. You’re lying in bed unable to sleep, so you pick up your phone and start scrolling. Before you know it, an hour has passed and now you’re even more awake than you were to begin with. A 2023 global report indicated that people ages 16 to 64 spend an average of … Read more