Wellness - Todays Woman

Donna Wilcock is Working to Stop Alzheimer’s

By Marie Bradby Every day, Dr. Donna Wilcock and her team of researchers at the University of Kentucky (UK) move by milliliters toward the fundamental understanding of and treatment for one of the world’s most debilitating conditions — Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). It’s a progressive condition that destroys brain cells and eventually will wipe out the cognitive function of millions of people, leaving them unable to even dress or feed themselves.Donna is not daunted by trials and studies that have not worked. She is on a mission. She hopes her work and that of others will [...]

By April Allman|2016-10-14T08:30:00-04:00October 14, 2016|Survival Skills|

Best Bodies: Jess Marquardt

Jess Marquardt is executive director of CirqueLouis, and an instructor at Turners Circus. What Are These Places?“I love (CirqueLouis) because we are building on it every day. The center principle of CirqueLouis is compassion, and it’s so exciting to consider what it means to be a circus who cares, then act on it.” Besides planning programming and reaching out to the public, Jess performs and teaches fire workshops with this nonprofit — just a year-and-a-half old.“Turners Circus is where I started my circus adventure, so it holds a special place in my heart. It’s a [...]

By April Allman|2016-10-12T08:30:00-04:00October 12, 2016|Best Bodies|

Coping With Depression

By Carrie Vittitoe For some women, depression is profound sadness that pours into a waterfall of tears. For others, depression is rage that spews forth as a result of minor irritations. Depression may be the dull pressure of emptiness that makes being among friends and loved ones unbearable, or it can be bone-crushing fatigue that makes sitting up in bed a Herculean feat.Sarah Hayden, 43, has struggled with depression most of her life. She was diagnosed in high school, but it took years for her to receive treatment. She didn’t know she needed medication, but [...]

By April Allman|2016-10-09T08:30:00-04:00October 9, 2016|Health Battle|

Show Some Love for These Women This Month

Have you heard about what Today's Woman and Oxmoor Center is doing to honor breast cancer survivors? You and your friends can't miss this...You are invited to attend our first annual Pink Woman Fashion Show featuring breast cancer survivors. Show your support, get ideas on piecing together a fabulous outfit, and contribute to a worthy cause. All proceeds will benefit Twisted Pink. Purchase your tickets here and be prepared to have a good time!

By April Allman|2016-10-05T08:30:00-04:00October 5, 2016|Breast Cancer|

Let’s Just Stop a Moment!

By Bob MuellerOur lives often resemble an old-fashioned pressure cooker, the pressure building and the whistle about to blow. Most of us accept such on-the-go pressure. We’re oblivious to its damage until the harm is done, and though we may question it at times, we remain on the move.Let’s just stop for a moment! Can’t we enjoy full and serene lives? Have we exaggerated the obstacles barring us from tranquil days? Why not pursue serenity? Wait. Just what is serenity?Serenity is the possession of a steady spirit that provides a consistent day of being in [...]

By April Allman|2016-10-04T08:30:00-04:00October 4, 2016|Mental Health|

Cured of a Rare Disease

Kelly Tabor has had a challenging journey since being diagnosed with a rare disease of the lymph system when she was 21 years old.By Mary Ellen Bianco In March 2011, Kelly Tabor was a student at the University of Louisville and was working part time. She had been feeling like she was getting a sore throat, and during a well-woman checkup at Advocates for Women’s Health, Dr. Leigh S. Walsh noticed a lump in the lymph nodes on the left side of Kelly’s neck.Dr. Walsh immediately ordered blood work and a sonogram. “When the nurse [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-28T08:30:00-04:00September 28, 2016|Health Battle|

Donna Wilcock is Working to Stop Alzheimer’s

Best Bodies: Jess Marquardt

Coping With Depression

Show Some Love for These Women This Month

Let’s Just Stop a Moment!

Cured of a Rare Disease

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