Hundreds of thousands of veterans have received additional benefits in the past year after President Joe Biden signed legislation expanding coverage for conditions connected to burn pits that were …
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By CHRIS MEGERIAN
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8/6/23
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Staff at Women’s Health Center of West Virginia know what it’s like to provide controversial health services government officials have sought to restrict. The Charleston clinic was the state’s …
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By LEAH WILLINGHAM
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8/6/23
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You are about to meet Edward Dewars, a 29-year-old man who, having just lost his mother to cancer, suddenly found himself alone in his home. Edward’s house was his mothers, and, embarrassing as …
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8/5/23
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A statewide employer survey from the Wellness Council of Indiana shows that while progress has been made in recognizing addiction and mental health diseases, too often support is still lacking when …
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Journal Review
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8/3/23
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The deadline for registration for Dining with the Chefs is Friday. Only a few seats remain. Register at bit.ly/DWTC23.
Dining with the Chefs is the annual fundraiser for the Montgomery County …
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Journal Review
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8/3/23
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After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent a blood shortage. When a donor makes and keeps an appointment to give blood in the weeks ahead, …
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Journal Review
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8/3/23
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High temperatures are expected throughout much of the Indiana region in the next few days. For this reason, it is important to take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. The American …
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Journal Review
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7/28/23
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Today’s column is about defense mechanisms.
Q: What are DM’s?
A: They are “psychological bodyguards” which act as mental shields or coping skills, to protect you …
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7/8/23
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Today’s column is about the impact of parental substance abuse upon their children. To ignite your mental engines, which you will need for today’s topic, here is a quiz about drug/alcohol …
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7/1/23
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Do you ever wake up feeling more exhausted than when you went to bed? Or do you have a reputation for snoring so loud that your neighbors know your sleep schedule better than you do? Well, guys, …
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6/30/23
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Do women experience addiction in the same way as men? Are women more vulnerable to the effects of alcohol and drugs than men? Do women, who find themselves struggling with a drug or alcohol problem, …
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6/24/23
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Margaret is 38 years old, married and the mother of two children: Ethan, 13, and Sara, 16. It is 5:20 p.m. Friday, and she is in the grocery store which is crowded, noisy and hot (“Is the air …
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6/17/23
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Men no longer feel the pressure to have super fit bodies with six-pack abs and big muscles to be attractive. Many men now prefer the dad bod, which is a softer and more relaxed physique. It shows …
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6/17/23
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Men often face barriers when it comes to seeking help and support for their health and well-being. This month in honor of Men’s Health Month we want to encourage men to seek medical care before …
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6/10/23
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What would it be like to live with an undetected attention disorder? Using stories from a 5-year-old boy and an 18-year-old adult, today’s column will answer the above question.
Before …
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6/10/23
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How many times have you heard these phrases? What do they have in common?
1. She makes a mountain out of a mole hill.
2. He is his own worst enemy.
3. You just shot yourself in your …
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6/3/23
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STATEHOUSE — A pair of bills expanding and increasing Hoosier women’s access to contraceptives are now law, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica).
House Enrolled Act 1568, …
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Journal Review
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5/30/23
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Do you find yourself undoing all the hard work you put into eating healthy as soon as you sit down to watch TV at night? Suddenly, thoughts of ice cream, cookies, popcorn, chips or your favorite …
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5/13/23
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Today’s story begins with three panic-stricken parents:
Parent 1: “Doctor, my 18-year-old daughter left for Art School today -— Juilliard — to study ballet. Know what …
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4/22/23
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STATEHOUSE — Pharmacists throughout Indiana could soon be allowed to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptives as legislation co-authored by State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) heads to …
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Journal Review
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4/22/23
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