The Dallas Mavericks played well yesterday evening, beating the Miami Heat 86 to 83 in another nail-biting championship game and tying the series 2-2. Dirk Nowitzki played the game with a 102 degree fever, looking quite exhausted and sickly throughout... Read More
This Schuhle-Lewis infographic has been blogged about many times over, but as I came across it again researching a project, I thought it deserved another mention. It’s stunning, which is exactly what it was meant to be and do.... Read More
Dora the Explorer. Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Blues Clues. Handy Manny. Bubble Guppies. Signing Time. The list of children’s preschool cartoons goes on and on. Cartoons are not simply entertainment now. A few days ago my four-year old daughter... Read More
It is National Cancer Survivors Day. With over 13 million cancer survivors in the U.S. alone and 28 million cancer survivors worldwide, there’s reason to celebrate. More people are living with cancer and living well. There is still much more... Read More
Today is a milestone for me. I have been working toward health for exactly one year today. For the most part that has meant losing weight. As I continued on my health journey, I found that I was not alone.... Read More
This is part 18 of the Nursing Research Challenge. I have referenced this article quite a bit lately in scholarly presentations. The Article: Dolce, M. (2011). The Internet as a source of health information: Experiences of cancer survivors and caregivers with... Read More
Bankruptcy related to healthcare expenses is a very real practical concern for those suffering from chronic diseases. Medications are a tremendous part of that financial burden. In fact, patients may find themselves forced to decide between basic necessities such as... Read More
My oldest sister changed my family’s culture forever, not to mention probably helped us gain years back to our lives. She decided to run a half-marathon before a milestone birthday. Little did she know that two of her brother-in-laws –... Read More
To say I was disappointed the Texas State Legislature recently removed the Crownover amendment from the spending bill (SB 1811), which would have made Texas a smoke-free state, saving thousands of lives and millions of dollars while joining 29 other U.S. states... Read More
I often receive compliments when speaking publicly, but that doesn’t mean I am a natural public speaker. In fact, I am usually terribly nervous, and I spend quite a bit of time preparing. In my opinion, preparation and attention to... Read More