16 things to know if you love someone with autism
Once a rare disorder, the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report indicates that one in every 68 children in the United States is diagnosed with ASD.
How to begin a conversation about dying and why you should. On the Morning Report
Talking about dying isn't easy, but it could be one of the most important conversations you'll ever have. Catching Health shared some tips on the Morning Report.
Rutabaga recipe: Roasted root vegetables and portobello mushrooms
How many of you have eaten a rutabaga? Do you know what it is? How to cook one? How about roasted rutabagas? I've got a good recipe for you.
How to keep your baby safe when you’re driving
Thanks to car seats, fewer children are dying in vehicle-related crashes. But even if your children are properly restrained they may not be safe. Read these tips.
You don’t have to be a king to suffer from gout
The other day a friend asked me about gout. She wanted to know if it was really the disease of kings. Catching Health with Diane Atwood has the answer.
Organ donation: One man’s legacy of sharing his life with others
This April marks the 13th annual National Donate Life Month, a time to commemorate those who have given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation.
Kendra’s solutions for feeling “hangry”, cranky, and overwhelmed
In our busy world, you have to make time for the things that are important to you, including yourself. Some tips on how to do that.
Loving someone with dementia: On the Morning Report
Do you love someone with dementia? It can be challenging sometimes. I shared some helpful tips from my own personal experiences on the Morning Report.
Do not do this before you exercise!
Do you like to exercise hard? Do you need to take ibuprofen before you work out? Here are some reasons why you shouldn't.
Soy and breast cancer. Friend or Foe?
You may have seen conflicting news about soy and breast cancer. It either increases the risk of breast cancer or protects against it. Which is correct?
In the event of … save your family a hassle. Use The LastingMatters Organizer
It's one thing to know how you would want to be treated at the end of your life. It's another to let your family and/or loved ones in on the details.
Innovations in cancer treatment: Biology is destiny
Finding a cure for cancer is a challenge because not all cancers are the same. What drives one cancer to grow and spread does not necessarily drive
The latest research on why we lose bone as we age and what we can do about it
Our bone constantly breaks down or dissolves and new bone forms in its place. As we age, keeping them healthy requires a balance that is difficult to achieve.
Why we could all probably use a good health care advocate in our corner
Today's health care environment is complicated and often difficult to navigate. If you want some extra support, you might consider having a healthcare advocate.
Food fight! Food fight! And the happy winner is …
Imagine a roomful of people flinging food at each other. It's a food fight! There wasn't too much, if any, flinging at the food fight I was in.
Maine’s naturopathic doctors offer free health screening to teens
Naturopaths want to raise awareness about their profession. They're targeting teens because unhealthy habits often lead to preventable diseases later in life.
Some broad spectrum advice about preventing skin cancer
Sunscreen not only needs to have an SPF of 15 or higher, it should also be broad-spectrum. But sunscreen isn't the only way to prevent skin cancer.
Two feel good stories: On the Morning Report
Two separate stories that are connected in a larger sense. They’re both about making the world a little better for children who are not well.
Eat almonds by the handful or try this recipe for delectable almond biscotti
No matter how they are presented to me, I like the taste of almonds and that they're good for me. Here's a recipe to try — for almond biscotti.
Music is good for your heart in more ways than one
Studies have found that music can strengthen the heart and improve the recovery of patients suffering from heart disease.
A tasty Mediterrean dish that’s easy to make and easy to eat: Chicken with white beans
If you're looking for something that doesn't take long to make and is good for you, try this recipe for chicken with white beans.
That amazing day a robot went to see a robot show
What does a seven-year-old do when her entire first-grade class is going on an exciting field trip to the Portland Science Center and she has to stay home?
Recognizing abnormal bleeding: On the Morning Report
We all have special clotting factors in our blood. When we get injured, the factors help stem any bleeding. Sometimes, a factor is missing or not working right.
Like kale? Then this recipe for pasta with kale pesto, chicken and roasted tomatoes is for you
Want to improve your health? Eat kale. I tried it once and didn't like it. Turns out it wasn't cooked properly. We've got the skinny on how to do it right.
Sweet potato soup with a satisfying little bite to it
Today, we're cooking up some sweet potatoes. So good tasting. And as a source of nutrition, they pack a wallop.
Oh baby! When is it ok to start feeding your infant solid foods?
Times and health recommendations change but questions from new parents about what, when and how to feed their infants are timeless. Catching Health has answers.
von Willebrand: the bleeding disorder you may never have heard of yet it’s the most common
A history of nosebleeds and heavy periods could be a sign of a common bleeding disorder called von Willebrand disease.
A rare genetic disorder that causes short stature and ear infections: On the Morning Report
Sharon Rose Vaznis and I talk about a rare genetic disorder found in girls called Turner syndrome.
Try this tasty and simple-to-make healthy recipe for spinach feta frittata
Every week, Catching Health offers up a new healthy food and a recipe. How about spinach feta frittata? Learn how to make it and why spinach is good for you.
20 things to know if you love someone with dementia
I've learned a lot about loving someone with dementia. A big one is that you need to let go — of a lot of things — and try your best to enter their world. Here are a few tips that have helped me with my mother.
Thinking about having a baby? Here’s the latest on fertility, pregnancy and prenatal testing
Thanks to over-the-counter home testing, a woman can find out if she's pregnant even before she's missed her first period.