National President, and CEO
American Lung Association
Harold P. Wimmer, National President, and CEO American Lung Association LUNG FORCE unites women and their loved ones across the country to stand together against lung cancer and for lung health which is the nations leading cause of cancer death. Today, we are proud to begin our commemoration of Lung Cancer Awareness Month (November) and have published the results from our 4th Annual Lung Health Barometer
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FortuNuts is a collection of savory fiber-rich nuts for people who prefer snacks other than chips and cookies. Melanie Fortune co-owns this venture with her husband, Darryll.
On September 29, 2017 the City of Milwaukee Health Department honored Long-time Women’s Health Champion by hosting a dedication and naming ceremony for the “Mildred Leigh-Gold Women’s Center”.
Some think childhood rivalries fade automatically over the years. This is far from the truth. Unresolved feelings can linger for the rest of your life if not properly addressed. In fact, according to Psychology Today, approximately one-third of them (adult siblings) describe their relationships as rivalrous or distant. They don't get along, have little in common, spend limited time together, and use words like ‘competitive,’ ‘humiliating,’ and ‘hurtful’ to depict their childhoods. These are heavy emotional loads to carry throughout life, especially during the holidays.
For the first time in years, the U.S. Centers For Disease Control reports that HIV diagnoses among black women decreased by 24 percent, and 20 percent among all women, between 2010 and 2014.
Sitting in their living room, Gwen and Johnnie Adams recounted the nightmare of their son’s disappearance for 18 days. The cause of his death remains a mystery compounded by the fact that his family was never allowed to see his body.
Shaking her head in disbelief Gwen explained, “Our prayer is that no other family will have to go through the nightmare that we have.” Millions of people fly during the holidays. Keep your family healthy during this busy travel season. Pack hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes in your carry-on bag. The website TravelMath recently tackled the issue of airport and airplane hygiene, sending a microbiologist to take bacterial samples from five airports and four flights. First the good news: All 26 samples were negative for E. coli.
But the swabs picked up enough other kinds of bacteria to convince you to wipe down these germy surfaces: Q & A Psychotherapist, Dawn Shelton-Williams, MSW, LCSW Grieving A Loved One During The Holidays12/11/2017 WHY IS GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS SO TOUGH WHEN GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE?
Throughout life, holidays are spent with relatives or people who you have close emotional connections. Holidays magnify the loss. So, it’s natural that the absence of a loved one can make holidays a very difficult time, especially since the death of a loved one interrupts this ritual in ways that will never be repeated. It’s only natural that the absence of a loved one can make holidays a very difficult time. Memories of a deceased loved one are not erased with their transition. Love is forever. The first year that my father passed was hard. But the love and support that my family gave each other are what got us through. His spirit was still there. You may have heard that warm lemon water will get those pipes working in the morning and optimize your health. But, have you heard of warm lemon water combined with honey, cinnamon, and turmeric? All-natural lemon and turmeric are powerful ingredients that boast a wealth of beneficial properties.
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