Have an Ostomy? Prevent a Peristomal Hernia. Many people who get an ostomy aren’t aware of the risk of developing a peristomal hernia, but it’s one of the most common post-surgical complications. […]

Support Your Ostomy with Proper NutritionIf you’re going to have ostomy surgery, you may wonder what that means for you nutritionally. Nutrition plays a large role in both your recovery […]

Valentine's Day for OstomatesValentine’s Day is just around the corner, but if you’re a new ostomate, you may be dreading the day. Many people who have recently had ostomy surgery […]

Finding Support and Protection for Your Ostomy Life shouldn’t stop because you have an ostomy. In fact, ostomies are often a second chance at living a full and productive life. That doesn’t mean, […]

Ostomates: Do You Want to Feel Supported this New Year? An ostomy is a surgical procedure that reroutes part of the intestines outside of the abdomen so bodily waste collects in a pouch. While for patients […]

Ostomy Clothing and Appliances: What You Wear Matters What you wear can affect your health, and that’s especially true if you’ve had an ostomy, a procedure that directs the body’s waste products through […]

The Ins and Outs of Living with an Ostomy Over 130,000 Americans have ostomy surgery every year, and it’s estimated there are about one million people in the US living with an ostomy. I’m one […]

Tease Your Taste Buds — And Your BrainDid you know that tea is the second-most consumed beverage in the world (water is first)? Did you know that it has health benefits for just about […]

The History of Writing and Reading: Japanese Writing [This is the seventh of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. We will be looking at the maj […]

The History of Writing and Reading: The Development of the Chinese Writing System[This is the sixth of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. We will be looking at the maj […]

The History of Writing and Reading: The Rosetta Stone [This is the fifth of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. We will be looking at the maj […]

The History of Writing and Reading: The Rise of Indo-European Languages (Part 2 of 2) [This is the fourth of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. It is also the second part in […]

The History of Writing and Reading: The Rise of Indo-European Languages (Part 1 of 2) [This is the third of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. We’ll be looking at the major […]

The History of Writing and Reading: Egyptian Forms [This is the second of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. We will be looking at the maj […]

The History of Writing and Reading: The Origins of Writing [This is the first of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. We will be looking at the maj […]

Headache Organizational ResourcesBelow are some of the leading resources for information related to headache disorders and migraine: American Headache Society Our goal is to […]

According to the American Headache Society, almost 37 million Americans live with some form of headache disorder, so you’d think there would be a relatively large number of specialists to treat them. However, […]

I’ve been testing out the new Draftsmith 2.0 software from Intelligent Editing, the makers of PerfectIt, which I use and love, and I’ve been impressed with its capabilities. If you’re just getting started with […]

Headaches are one of the most frequent reasons people take medication or see a healthcare specialist. But it can be hard to know when you should seek medical attention and how to find the right providers. To […]