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By John Salak – Getting an education was seen for decades as a ticket to personal achievement and better pay. …
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By Jessica Scarpati – Before the Broadway hit Hamilton cemented Aaron Burr’s place in pop culture, the disgraced vice president’s name was on …
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By Sean Zucker – Everybody knows it’s important to stay hydrated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms that …
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By John Hand – Spring is in the air, well almost at least. With it comes the promise of warmer and …
HEALTH QUOTES
- A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths - Steven Wright
- What is called genius is the abundance of life and health. - Henry David Thoreau
- America's health care system is in crisis precisely because we systematically neglect wellness and prevention. - Tom Harkin
- Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live. - Jim Rohn
- Time and health are two precious assets that we don't recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted. - Dennis Waitley
- I have never taken any exercise, except sleeping and resting, and I never intend to take any. - Mark Twain
Health Gurus Q&As
There is an almost secret killer praying on women that is taking thousands of …
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It would be pretty hard not to have heard about thyroid-related medical issues or Hashimoto’s disease in today’s information age. Of …
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Somehow America has pushed HIV into the background as if this still devastating disease is no longer a serious threat. That’s …
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Lots of people suffer from lousy sleep. For a growing number of individuals, the problems go deeper as they face the …
HEALTH QUOTES
- You gotta have a body. - Jayne Mansfield
- Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far. - Thomas Jefferson
- A feeble body weakens the mind. - Jean-Jaques Rousseau
- Jogging is very beneficial. It's good for your legs and your feet. It's also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed. - Charles M Schultz
- Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. - Thomas Dekker
- The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years. - Deepak Chopra
- I feel pretty good. My body actually looks like an old banana, but it's fine. - Mike Piazza
Focusing on People, Products, Services, and Events
The Skinny: Hail peanut butter. It seems like almost everyone loves it. This nutritious spread is one of the most affordable protein sources around. It is also easy to prepare and tote. Little surprise then …
Ultra-Processed Food Is Ultra Unhealthy
The Skinny: It may seem like a good idea to start the day with sweet fruit-flavored yogurt, a granola bar and an energy drink and …
Legionnaires’ Disease Marches On
The Skinny: Legionnaires’ Disease may seem like a throwback to the golden age of 70’s disco music, complete with platform shoes, midriff-baring fashions and hot …
Ten Amazing Women Medical Pioneers
The Skinny: In honor of Women’s History Month this March, WellWell is citing a selection of women pioneers in medicine, research and wellness. The challenges these women …
HEALTH QUOTES
- I have the body of an eighteen year old. I keep it in the fridge. - Spike Milligan
- In my seventies, I exercised to stay ambulatory. In my eighties, I exercise to avoid assisted living. - Dick Van Dyke
- The only way you get that fat off is to eat less and exercise more. - Jack LaLanne
- Laughter is inner jogging. - Norman Cousins
Quirky Health Info
By John Salak – Wisconsin is known for a lot of things. It’s called the Dairy State for a good reason. Milwaukee also has been famous for its beer and brats for more than a …
Smiles May Be Medicine
By John Salak – The smallest smile—even an unintentional slight grin—matters to how a person is perceived. Even a brief weak grin for a second …
Personal Purpose Builds Romance
By John Salak – Online dating remains a popular option for those looking for love, especially for those under 30. In fact, the Pew Research …
Emergencies Created by Misplaced 911 Calls
By John Salak – Everyone kind of knows what an emergency is. It’s got to involve some life-threatening situation involving a crime, medical situation or …
HEALTH QUOTES
- I don't exercise. If God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put diamonds on the floor. - Joan Rivers
- Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died. - Erma Bombeck
- People are so afraid of authority figures and doctors are authority figures. - Martha Beck