By Staci E. Hensley For David Cary and his wife, Valerie, the nightmare began in 1995, only a few months after their son, Trenton, was born, when they learned that the baby needed a heart transplant right away. … Continue reading
By Kimberly Thomas There is a growing wealth of information demonstrating the connection between oral health and a healthier mind and body. Gums and teeth are not only important for your appearance, but should be kept in good shape … Continue reading
By Staci E. Hensley Anyone who lives in central Oklahoma couldn’t be blamed for thinking that “Boomeritis” has something to do with University of Oklahoma sports. But they’d be wrong. It’s actually something far less enjoyable. Simply put, … Continue reading
By Staci E. Hensley With heart disease continually in the spotlight, it’s easy to forget that this vital pump is only half the equation. If you truly want to slash your risk of heart attack and stroke, then you … Continue reading
By Staci E. Hensley Heart attack. Stroke. Cancer. High blood pressure. Diabetes. Emphysema. Addiction. Obesity. All of these diseases – and more – claim millions of lives every year. And even if we don’t acknowledge it, most of us fear … Continue reading
By Staci E. Hensley It’s one of the best moments as a parent – seeing your children’s faces as they open presents. Whether it’s Christmas, a birthday or some other special occasion, toys are gifts that are expected to … Continue reading
By Staci E. Hensley “Take my breath away” works great as a love song, but it’s lousy to live with in real life. Just ask COPD patient Jeff Trueway, who has never taken a breath for granted since a … Continue reading
By Staci E. Hensley “Life throws curve balls at you …. Ovarian cancer is more than a woman’s disease; it affects the entire family. Believe me, I know.” New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi taped the above … Continue reading
By Staci E. Hensley Want your kids to succeed in school? Then they’re not the only ones who will have to buckle down and get involved. It’s pretty much a “duh” statement, but no child is going to care … Continue reading
By Staci E. Hensley Picture a distraught woman on the witness stand, head in hand, under the merciless grilling of the prosecutor: “Madam, it was the third day of your starvation diet. You were in my client’s gourmet … Continue reading
