Face Time
Hailing from Germany, Surratt arrived in the U.S. in 1969, where she began working for American/German heavy-equipment manufacturers that were developing military tanks.
“I was...
Lasting Effect
After enduring a stressful fall, I answered the siren call of self-care and treated myself to a 90-minute dynamic, integrative bodywork massage at Metta...
Vegan Condoms? That’s a Thing?
With the growing popularity of the vegan lifestyle, it’s not surprising that plant-based products are popping up for every aspect of life.
Add to that...
A New Type of Pain Management
University of Maryland researchers are piloting a trial to treat neuropathic pain, or pain caused by nerve damage or a malfunctioning nervous system.
Recently they...
Got a Post-Holiday Hangover?
January is a month filled with potential. Can you feel it? Our motivations are high and our accountability even higher. Maybe this is the...
Zen Zone
Last year, I started meditating … a lot. Two times a day to be exact, once in the morning and again in the evening....
A Place that Nurtures
About 80 percent of the maternity cases seen at University of Maryland Medical Center’s labor and delivery unit are high risk. Parents there are...
My Week with Fake Lashes
I’m sure it comes as no surprise that, just like thousands of women out there, I’ve always wanted longer and thicker eyelashes. So, one...
Men and Suicide
It doesn’t add up: According to the National Center for Health Statistics, American men are about half as likely as women to be diagnosed...
We Like Big Butts. We Cannot Lie.
Kim Kardashian. Jennifer Lopez. Nicki Minaj.
All undeniable icons of this generation—and not just for their career success. Along with their fame, they have helped...