Tag: Health

Why Are Military Women Affected by Toxic Exposure More than Men? – Women’s eNews (April 14, 2022)

April 14, 2022

Why Are Military Women Affected by Toxic Exposure More than Men? By Jonathan Sharp, Women’s eNews (April 14, 2022) The fact that medical professionals seldom ask women whether they served in the military upon assigning them a diagnosis is just one of the reasons why many female veterans fail to receive the healthcare they need. … More Why Are Military Women Affected by Toxic Exposure More than Men? – Women’s eNews (April 14, 2022)

VA New England Summer Sports Clinic 2016, Providence, Rhode Island

July 24, 2016

This past week my husband (also a veteran) and I attended the VA New England Summer Sports Clinic hosted by the VA Boston Healthcare System. The event was held in Providence, Rhode Island. Although we were not sure what to expect, we were willing to give it a try because the event featured sporting activities. … More VA New England Summer Sports Clinic 2016, Providence, Rhode Island

The Ideal Grocery List for High Octane Fuel

October 1, 2015

This eat clean grocery list was provided by EXOS. Protein (with each meal/snack) Fish Shellfish Tuna (in water) Chicken breast (skinless) Chicken breast (deli) Ground chicken Turkey breast Turkey breast (deli) Ground turkey Steak Lean roast beef (deli) Lean ham (deli) Ground beef Pork tenderloin/chop Omega-3 Eggs Hard-boiled omega-3 eggs Egg whites Skim/1% milk Skim/1% … More The Ideal Grocery List for High Octane Fuel

Wounded Warrior Project Helps Veterans Build Camaraderie (2015)

September 28, 2015

Camaraderie is the spirit of friendship and community in a group, like the camaraderie of soldiers at war who keep each other upbeat despite the difficulty of their circumstances. Wounded Warrior Project has been a godsend in my life. It started with the first program I attended about a year ago and has only continued to get better. … More Wounded Warrior Project Helps Veterans Build Camaraderie (2015)

Exercise is the Most Underutilized Anti-Depressant

December 12, 2014

I started walking this past June on a regular basis in an attempt to fix my insides. I learned that prolonged periods of inactivity, lack of appetite, and anxiety were basically killing me.  I could feel it but I didn’t know how to reverse it.  Veterans Affairs informed me that not only was my cholesterol … More Exercise is the Most Underutilized Anti-Depressant

Love Canal: The Environmental Disaster That Changed America and Became the Birthplace of the EPA Superfund Program (Niagara Falls, New York)

January 15, 1979

In the late 1970s, residents of Love Canal, a working-class neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, discovered that their homes, schools and playgrounds were built on top of a former chemical waste dump, which was now leaking toxic substances and wreaking havoc on their health. Through interviews with many of the extraordinary housewives turned activists, … More Love Canal: The Environmental Disaster That Changed America and Became the Birthplace of the EPA Superfund Program (Niagara Falls, New York)