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Colleen McDowell

Top 10 Dream Health Retreats Across the Globe

May 18, 2016 Colleen McDowell

From a short trip out of the city to a long-haul flight to an exotic destination, health and wellness retreats and spas are becoming more of a draw no matter where in the world you are. With Wellness tourism growing…

Health

Being Outgoing Boosts Immune System

December 16, 2014 Colleen McDowell

Being an extrovert can not only be great for your social life, but for your immune system as well, new research suggests. Some key personality traits, including being extraverted, are connected to how strong your immune system is, according to…

Family

The Best Fictional Doctors from TV & Film

July 28, 2014 Colleen McDowell

All of these “MDs” have made their way onto our screens over the last several decades, whether making a weekly appearance on prime time or being projected across the wall of a movie theater. From everyone’s favorite doctor Dad and…

Family

The Top 5 Health Apps for the Whole Family

July 25, 2014 Colleen McDowell

It’s no secret that technology is playing a larger role in the daily lives of people across the globe with about 95 million Americans using their mobile phones ‘either as healthcare tools or to find health information – up 27%…