Although we may have learned to think of ourselves as primarily rational and even selfish beings, science tells us that this simply isn’t so. This is the premise of a new book entitled, The Hidden Gifts of Helping: How The Power of Giving, Compassion and Hope Can Get Us Through Hard Times, by Stephen G. Post. Post explains that giving and ... Read More

In the recently released book, Buddha’s Brain, Rick Hansen and Richard Mendius provide a blend of Buddhist philosophy and neuroscience, which examines the roots of both suffering and happiness in our lives. The pair look at the biochemistry associated with the joys and setbacks of life. For instance, when things go our ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY -- Tammy Kiszak, a Physical Therapist at Brooks Memorial Hospital will be presenting January’s Healthquest program entitled, “Keeping your feet on the ground: Ways to improve your balance.” This presentation will include an overview of risk factors to falls, a demonstration on balance assessment, and will include possible ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- The Y.M.C.A., one of the nation’s largest child-care providers, has announced that it is adopting new “healthy living standards,” that encourages youth to make healthier choices. The local Jamestown Area YMCA initiative, Fit and Fab in 2012, is in line with the new national standards and includes choosing fresh fruits and ... Read More

When the final sponsorship check was collected last week, TLC Health Foundation members were overjoyed to learn that the 2011 Dr. Russell J. Joy Memorial Golf Tournament had raised $31,330 to benefit TLC Health Network. This year’s tournament, which was generously co-sponsored by M-and-T Insurance Agency, was held at the beautiful Tri-County ... Read More

Cervical Health Awareness Month reminds women to protect themselves from cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is highly preventable in most Western countries because screening tests and a vaccine to prevent HPV infections are available. When cervical cancer is found early, it is nearly 100 percent curable. “A thorough ... Read More

Resistance training for youth has been a controversial subject in the past due to concerns regarding injury to the epiphyseal growth plates of the long bones. However, medical and fitness organizations now agree that strength training for youth which follow recommended guidelines may be appropriate and beneficial; these organizations include the ... Read More

Medical research suggests this, scientific studies have determined that! We’ve all heard the stories, yawned over the monologues and wondered – what does this have to do with me? Now, here are the top 10 studies from 2010 that will make a difference in your life! Good luck charms actually work. Having a charm makes you ... Read More

The deadline for reservations at the YWCA Hanging of the Greens has been extended until Monday, Dec. 6. This event is designed to welcome supporters, former board members and interested community members to the YWCA. Certificates of Appreciation will be awarded, a light supper will be provided and the building will have Christmas ... Read More

Science and Logic can measure most anything. Size, weight, matter and time are no match for measurements! Anything that can be divided up, broken down and studied usually has been. What about our emotions? What about the belief there is something bigger than us? What about mind over matter, what about the power of positive thinking? ... Read More