Month: August 2018

Sweeter dreams in a peaceful mind

A new study shows that people with more peace of mind in the waking state have more positive dreams, whereas those with more anxiety in the waking state have more negative dreams. This means that dream experiences, as revealed in recalled and reported dreams, may reflect a person’s mental health. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on August 24, 2018

Cardio exercise and strength training affect hormones differently

Strength training and cardio exercise affect the body differently with regard to the types of hormones they release into the blood, new research shows. One of the conclusions of the study is that cardio exercise produces a far greater amount of the metabolic hormone FGF21 than strength training. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on August 24, 2018

Medicaid Covers Foster Kids, But Daunting Health Needs Still Slip Through The Cracks

“We would not be able to foster without Medicaid,” says Sherri Croom of Tallahassee, Fla. Croom and her husband, Thomas, have fostered 27 children in the past decade. They’re pictured here with four adopted children, two 18-year-old former foster daughters and those daughters’ sons. (Courtesy of the Croom family) Sherri and Thomas Croom have been […]

Published on August 24, 2018