Dr. Chantrise Holliman was diagnosed with lupus in 2006. (Photo courtesy of Dana Lee Jones Photography) Up until it nearly killed her, Dr. Chantrise Holliman was not worried about the harm lupus could do to her heart. The educator had been diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder in 2006, when she was in her early 30s,…
(VladGans/E+ via Getty Images) Lea en español For many people, Mother’s Day celebrates special relationships, reinforces family bonds or evokes fond, poignant memories. But not for everyone. In some circumstances, the day of flowers and hugs and tributes to Mom can spark sadness, stress or even resentment. “Lots of people might struggle with the holiday,”…
Dr. Deborah Rohm Young enjoys a walk in Colorado’s Garden of the Gods Park in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Deborah Rohm Young) Dr. Deborah Rohm Young’s work might move you – or at least make you think about moving around a bit. As director of behavioral research in the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department…
(J_art/Moment via Getty Images) A century ago, people threw medicine balls and did calisthenics to stay fit. Then came the hula hoop, vibrating belts and aerobics. People sweated to the oldies with Richard Simmons and felt the burn with Jane Fonda, before dancing their way into Latin-inspired cardio workouts or joining a high-intensity fitness program….