Small steps bring a veteran closer to his family

U.S. Army Veteran Bill Seelaus (right) performs Tai Chi with instructor Ellen Barnes (left), Recreation Therapist, on April 11 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. This beginner Tai Chi for Arthritis class is part of his personal health care plan developed using the Whole Health model of care. COATESVILLE –  U.S. Army Veteran, Bill Seelaus, strengthens his mindfulness and awareness, tenants...

Don’t ‘should’ on yourself

Making overly hard judgments about yourself isn’t productive By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times As another year end quickly approaches, this is a great time to take a moment away from the rush of the holidays and reflect on the past year. Many of us started the year with resolutions, goals, and intentions about how 2013 would unfold.  For some people, life may have happened exactly as...

Your brain on love: a healthy thing

Love isn’t just wonderful, it has a lot of health benefits By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times Itʼs that time of year again! Itʼs February, and that means that love is in the air. For at least one day this month, all of our attention (whether you like it or not) will turn to the holiday of love. For some people, this is just the excuse theyʼve been waiting for to make a move on a secret...

Cultivating gratitude

Remembering the things you are thankful for can make you healthier and happier By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times During this season of Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect time to pause and recognize all that we can be grateful for. In just a few weeks, many families will sit down around a Thanksgiving day feast and count their blessings one by one. In doing so, each person has an opportunity...