The first of a three part Series ~ an Educational & Inspirational Story … By David Cohan, Proud Father and Founder Susan was a beautiful little girl. With her beautiful smile and curly blond hair she literally lit up a room. Gazing into her piercing, innocent blue eyes, I never would have imagined her inner [...]
Family and friends of former Penn State football captain and NFL veteran, Steve Smith, have launched a campaign and website to support Smith and his family for the ongoing medical expenses related to his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) sap their resources. There are three ways to help Smith, a captain on Penn State’s [...]
Protection against the sun has been evolving over decades, with some claiming the first product as early as the 1930s. It wasn’t until the early 1970s, however, that products included the sun protection factor (SPF) on the label and even later that sunscreens guarded against UVB and UVA radiation. Nowadays, sunscreen products come in a [...]
Are you under a lot of pressure today? Have you been especially worried throughout the week? Or last week? Do you feel anxious about tomorrow? Maybe even to the point of forgetting some things! Maybe you recognize these signs of Stress. Recognizing Good Stress We all know Stress causes adrenaline to surge. It can be [...]
Co-Written by Tammy Bowers & Patti Sapp Have you ever been mesmerized by the hypnotic characteristics of music or perhaps a campfire? The word mesmerized originally comes from Mesmer’s ideas and practices, which led Scottish surgeon James Braid to develop hypnosis in 1842. One form of hypnosis is used for entertainment. I saw it for [...]
Allergies: Consumer Information Report: Many people suffer from chronic breathing illnesses such as asthma and allergies. The unknown culprit of these annoying maladies can be “biological contaminants” in your home. BIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS: Biological contaminants include bacteria, molds, mildew, viruses, animal dander and cat saliva, house dust mites, cockroaches, and pollen. There are many sources of [...]
Dealing with the Aftermath of Obesity Obesity has become a growing problem affecting a wide range of individuals from every walk of life – different backgrounds, geographic areas, ages and genders. Even more astounding than the sheer number of people affected, is the fact that obesity is no longer just close to home. Additionally, the [...]
Independence!! We reflect on this brave new world that young people strive for – and sometimes overreach for — with not good to disastrous results. The open road beckons and epitomizes the independence of coming and going when and as we wish and, particularly, the coming of age. How understandable then, that we cling to [...]
If there’s one thing all humans share, it’s the predicament of aging skin. We all want to look younger and healthier, and we’re all fighting the effects of time. What isn’t identical in each of us is the rate at which aging progresses. According to scientists, there are three sources which dictate how our skin [...]
The battle against cancer gained a lot of local momentum June 3rd and 4th when 800 people participated in the 16th annual Relay For Life of Howard County at Hammond High School. The Relay was an overnight event to celebrate cancer survivorship and raise money for the American Cancer Society. This year’s Relay raised $190,000 [...]
