WELLNESS GIRLFRIEND

By Robin Bartko, MS, Certified Health Education Specialist A survey is a starting point—not the whole story Girlfriends, October is a good time to talk about breast cancer awareness, but it’s also a good time to ask a bigger question: What really affects our risk? You may have seen the breast cancer risk calculator shared by the SHE MD podcast. Tools like this can help us understand factors that may influence our likelihood of developing breast cancer. But here’s something im

Have you ever noticed that the television volume seems to creep higher over the years? Or that conversations in busy restaurants feel harder to follow than they used to? If so, you’re in very good company. Hearing changes are a common part of aging — but they don’t have to quietly steal your connection to the people and activities you love. Understanding what’s normal, what’s preventable, and what to do if you notice changes can help you stay engaged, confident, and connected

Let’s talk about bones! We don’t think about them much—until something goes wrong. But did you know that our bones start losing density...

The Norovirus, often dubbed the "winter vomiting bug," is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis. You may know a friend,...

Check out my new online course just for Girlfriends who want to lose 5 pounds quick! https://www.udemy.com/course/a-girlfriends-plan-for-...

I wanted to share my experience on what I have learned about working memory. My experience comes from parenting my own child with...

You may have heard recently that Christian musician, TobyMac, lost his 21 year old son. TobyMac wrote a heartfelt song about it...

Why respite care is so important for parents with children with ADHD and more We often try to be a super parent and do it all. We do...

What a fantastic evening last Thursday at the 5th Annual Thomas Viaduct Middle School Health & Wellness Night! It was a true pleasure...