Everyone knows the health risks of obesity, how it leads to a myriad of harmful health conditions, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and worst of all, death. However, few people know that being lonely and socially isolated is much worse for physical health than being obese or smoking 15 cigarettes a day,…
Physical fitness gets a lot of attention and for good reason. It can literally keep the doctor away by preventing obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other diseases that are caused by unhealthy lifestyles. However, being physically fit is only half the battle; the other half is emotional fitness. What is Emotional Fitness? Do…
Pets. There’s just something about them that makes us feel good! So good, in fact, that pet owners visit their doctor less often than non-pet owners. While this is true, few people know the reasons why, until now. Healthier Heart and Lower Blood Pressure Pet ownership, especially dog ownership, is associated with a lower risk…
Are you really healthy if you’re in great physical condition but other parts of your life are filled with pain or discomfort? Sure, you might’ve passed those doctor-ordered medical tests with flying colors, and were deemed healthy. But if you’re feeling stressed out or are struggling with relationships and loneliness, although you might be healthy…
We’ve known for a while that exercise boosts mood. That’s why going for a walk at the end of a stressful day makes us feel better and happier. But, just how many minutes of physical activity does it take to improve mental wellbeing? Are we talking about an hour or two? Turns out, scientists have…
Tamika Lamison is the founder and director of Make a Film Foundation. She’s won several fellowships and awards in writing and directing, including the ABC Walt Disney Fellowship in Screen Writing. She’s produced over 100 short documentaries and four award-winning short narrative films. Make a Film Foundation is a nonprofit organization who teams kids with serious or life-threatening medical conditions with noted actors, writers, and directors, who help them create their own short films. We’ll learn more about these incredible kids, see some of their work, and talk to some of the people who help them fulfill their dreams. We are also joined by noted actor and film maker, Bruce Davison with Clay Beabout, Make a Film Foundation recipient. Free Offer: “Living Fully With a Life-Threatening Disease” Offer Code: LIVING-T-F-401 Offer Description: If you or someone you know is facing a major health issues, we’d like to send you, free of charge, CareNotes pamphlet titled “Living Fully With a Life-Threatening Disease”.
Disappointment is something we all have to overcome, but a constructive and proactive attitude is perhaps the best antidote. Today we’re going to meet two of the most positive women you’ll ever meet. Thelma Wells, speaker, author, and mentor who speaks all around the country inspiring audience with her “Bee Positive” philosophy and Lisa LoCicero an Emmy-nominated actress currently seen on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital, and also known from her role on Star Trek Voyager. They’ll tell us how they keep their life positive. Free Offer: Touch Points: Joy – The Secret of Being Content Offer Code: JOY-T-F-401
The pressure is on for today’s parents to understand the barrage of media their kids are confronted with every minute of every day. We’re discussing social media today and the media trauma that is experienced depending on how much time is spent on entertainment/media on a personal device. Jenny Black is a licensed marriage and family therapist from Tennessee. She’s joined by her husband, Adam, and their two children, Brandon and Avery, who were exhibiting signs of media trauma. They are Co-Founders of Media Trauma Care a volunteer group of professionals dedicated to bring awareness and resources to care for those impacted by media trauma. Also weighing in on how dangerous media trauma can be is CNN’s technology contributor, Lori H. Schwartz, who was dubbed by Variety as one of 30 executives shaping the evolution of technology. She also is on the Board of Governors for the Interactive Media Peer Group for the Television Academy. Free Offer: Digital book by Jenny Black, INNER TECHNOLOGY How to be Human in a Digital World Offer Description: Digital book by Jenny Black, INNER TECHNOLOGY How to be Human in a Digital World CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
The right morning routine can make the rest of your day smooth sailing and stress free. Having a morning ritual is one of the easiest ways to improve your mornings, especially if you’re not a morning person. In fact, health experts overwhelmingly recommend having a structured start to your morning because it sets the tone…
Grief. It comes in all colors, shapes, and sizes; from the death of a loved one to the pain of divorce, or even the loss of a job. Sooner or later, everyone experiences it. But how do you move on? Our expert guest, David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost authorities on grief and author of several books, including The Needs of the Dying and On Grief and Grieving, interviews Mike and Pam Tucker. They are here to tell us that there is hope beyond the hurt and the heart can truly heal. Free Offer: Jesus Your Heart’s Desire by Mike Tucker Offer Code: JYHD-P-F-401 Offer Description: Our hearts tell us that we need something more – something solid to hold on to when life threatens to overwhelm us.
