Health & Wellness

Smokey Robinson: Miracle Man

mcherkezian — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:58:44 -0500

For the past 50 years, his sweet voice and staggering talent have made him a beloved star.

But for Smokey Robinson, whose new album Time Flies When You're Having Fun will be released August 25, the journey wasn't always fun—or easy.

It was 1958 when he helped his friend and fellow Detroit native Berry Gordy found Motown, which in turn shaped popular music for generations to come.

At My Age?

jbloustein — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:14:44 -0500

I woke up in pain. Tried to roll over. Couldn’t. You need to get up, I scolded myself. You’ve got things to do.

Dress the kids. Make breakfast. Get everyone ready for one of our family’s favorite fall activities—the Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger.

The starting line was just a block from our house. My kids, Ryan, five, and Emma, three, loved to jog the short distance alongside my husband, Matthew, and me.

Former Cancer Patient Decides to Spread Joy

batch — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:05:08 -0600

CBS is reporting that a southern Florida native is looking to bring cheer to those living with cancer by starting the group Spirit Jump, a non-profit organization that sends small gifts and messages to cancer patients.

Soldier Hopes Personal Story Will Help Others

batch — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:05:20 -0500

Army Captain Emily Stehr worked as a physical therapist helping other soldiers in Iraq, but after returning from deployment she found herself fighting against feelings of suicide.

In an interview with American Forces Press Service, Stehr said she wants others to read her personal story of living with depression and be motivated to seek help.

Nick Jonas Raises Awareness of Juvenile Diabetes

batch — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:05:12 -0500

Nick Jonas may be one part of one of the most popular groups in pop music today, but he says his life hit a bump when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

The 16-year-old member of The Jonas Brothers told the National Press Club about his real-life story of learning he had juvenile diabetes.

Nick said that at first, the diagnosis came as a blow. He wondered if he was going to die young and how he would cope with caring for diabetes on a daily basis.

Heart Transplant Recipient to Compete in Ironman

batch — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:05:17 -0500

In October, Kyle Garlett plans to achieve a goal that is impressive by any standards: finishing the grueling Kona Ironman competition in less than 17 hours.

But what makes Garlett's quest one of the more inspiring stories at the event is that he spent years battling and living with cancer...and underwent a heart transplant three years ago.

Glenn Close Speaks Out on Sister's Mental Illness

batch — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:15:08 -0500

Actress Glenn Close is sharing her family's experiences with mental illness as a way of challenging stereotypes and lessening the stigma associated with psychological illness.

Close has recorded a new public service announcement that shows her alongside her sister Jessie, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Jessie's son Caleb, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder, is also featured in the PSA.

Dad's Pitch

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 1998 06:59:00 -0600

When I was pitching in the major leagues I was known as "Knucksie," because I threw a knuckleball. You don't actually throw a knuckleball with your knuckles.

But that's just one of the many strange things about the pitch. Few pitchers can consistently control it, and fewer still can make a living throwing it.

Yet that's exactly what my brother Joe and I both did. We credit our dad. He's the one who taught me the knuckler—and just about every important thing I know.

A Pair of Heroes

admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:51:00 -0500

There's nothing like the crisp, clean smell of New England woodlands in November. The fields turn the color of toasted almonds. I'd been waiting weeks for a day like this. I rounded up my two yellow Labs, Lilly and Jack, and together we drove 45 minutes to Rhode Island's Arcadia Wildlife Management Area.