by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Apr 5, 2011 | Emotional Wellness, Mental Wellness, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Plan, Wellness Reading, Wellness Tips & Information
By Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS You’ve probably heard the saying “Laughter is good medicine.” Anyone who has ever found them self feeling better after having a hearty laugh knows this is true. Some people, however, might need a little encouragement before...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Mar 25, 2011 | Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information
by Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS In an earlier column, we discussed the importance of adding health maintenance visits to your personal wellness plan. (Read Staying on Top of Things: Health Maintenance and Personal Wellness). In addition to allowing your doctor to...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Mar 21, 2011 | Self-Care, Wellness Plan, Wellness Resources, Wellness Tips & Information
by Dr. Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS In addition to maintaining healthy behaviors like eating well, exercising regularly, and managing stress, personal wellness also means making periodic visits to your health care provider. Routinely visiting your primary care doctor...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Mar 7, 2011 | Emotional Wellness, Mental Wellness, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information
Author: Matthew Ferguson There have been many recent studies into what happiness means and how to go about consciously creating it. We are regularly told of the “age of austerity” with the implication we are all going to share, not only austerity but a...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Mar 2, 2011 | Emotional Wellness, Mental Wellness, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information
Author: Maurine Patten The term Positive Psychology was basically unknown five years ago. Today, there are numerous books, newspaper and magazine articles mentioning how you can be happier and live a meaningful life based on the scientific research findings from...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Feb 15, 2011 | Environmental Wellness, Safety, Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information
Author: Louis Cole For many, cancer is hitting a little closer to home these days. The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figures for 2010 says about 569,490 Americans are expected to die of cancer this year. That is more than 1,500 people a day. In...
