By Kevin Hall | President, Grant Halliburton Foundation Grant Halliburton Foundation takes the health and well-being of our community seriously and is continuing to monitor the situation as it relates to the coronavirus (COVID-19). In light of the current recommendations from the CDC, we are canceling or postponing the following events: • Coffee Days: Meetings canceled through…
By Dr. Dean Beckloff | Contributor Coronavirus—COVID 19—is striking fear in the hearts of folks all over the world, in the U.S., in each of the states, in our cities, in our homes. Theaters, sporting events, Apple stores, Disney World, schools—and on and on are closing. Toilet paper has become…
By Grace Gillaspie Gray | Contributor Do you remember your first boyfriend or girlfriend? I do. His name was Bryan. He was a popular skater boy who had a lot of friends, and I was in the middle of a major identity crisis trying to figure out where I fit…
By Dr. Dean Beckloff | Contributor It’s quite typical and happens with each generation – “What’s this younger generation coming to!” I remember being the recipient of it when I was young, and I’ve continued to hear the complaint about the next generation through the years. I believe we’ve all…
By: Fresh n’ Lean Flu season is here – and food is one of your best ways to fight back. More than 2.6 million flu illnesses are estimated nationwide so far this flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. While the flu vaccine can help prevent the flu…
By Matthew Oates, oatesw@purdue.edu The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting high activity of influenza and influenza-like illnesses across the country. In its latest report, the CDC estimates that during this season in the United States, 9.7 million cases of flu have been diagnosed, 32 children and 4,800 adults…
By Alicia Wanek Women have very specific healthcare needs, and sometimes it’s difficult to sift through all the information to know what steps to take and when. Dr. Katrina Walsh, M.D., has been practicing for 27 years, and she helps us break down what women need to do and what…
What’s Really in Your Bottle? by Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN A Gallup poll conducted in 2013 showed that half of Americans report taking vitamins or other mineral supplements which equates to approximately 160 million people. With the abundance of dietary and herbal supplements covering the shelves, have you ever wondered…
Rejuvenate Your Beauty Regimen with Safer Products by Alicia Wanek Do you know what you’re putting on your body? Kathy Grane, Executive Director with Beautycounter does, and she believes you should, too. “Our skin is our largest organ, and it quickly absorbs any chemicals in our personal care products. …