Many are the statistics of women and cancer. Some sources say that one in three women will develop this disease throughout her life. What ever the statistics, the encouraging news…
Category: Women’s Health Awareness
Supporting Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
Back in November, The Doris A. Howell Foundation hosted a panel of experts that discussed the latest research, alternative treatment and caring for a Parkinson’s disease patient. We learned about…
From Moving Objects with our Brain Signals to Re-building Gray Matter
For those who attended the first Howell Luncheon of the year, Dr. Coleman introduced the concept of translating brain signals into data that allows concrete –and at some point —…
Celebrating International Women's Day: Picture it and Make it Happen.
It is thought by many that the day to recognize gender equality officially started back in 1908, when women oppression and inequality led them to be more active in demanding change.…
The Future of Telemedicine: Not a Guessing Game, but Science that is Leading the Diagnosis and Treatment of Personalized Medicine.
The Howell Foundation held its first luncheon of the year with the presentation “Telemedicine: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Technology”, hosting Dr. Todd Coleman as the key note speaker.…
The POWER of RED: Wear it on Friday to Support Heart Health Awareness
“Go Red for Women”, a date designed to support heart health awareness in women, is the first Friday each February. The story behind wearing red to raise awareness the first…
Heart Health Month: The Facts you NEED to Know!
As February comes around, Heart Health month awareness takes center stage. Education on the risks of heart disease in women is crucial for a long, healthy life. You have probably…
On Science and Tattoos: One that you might DEFINITELY want to get!
The Howell Foundation will be kicking off the year with a presentation on tattoos … not the kind that stay with you for life, but the one that can definitely…
The Very Fine Line Between Depression and Sadness
With so many similarities between depression and sadness, it is hard to know if we are truly depressed. Learning to identify your feelings is the first step towards mental health.…
Howell Foundation awards the Cheryl A Wilson Nursing Scholarship to Jennifer Buechel
Cheryl A Wilson Nursing Scholarship went to PhD Student from the University of San Diego will be focusing on HPV Vaccine knowledge and use among military personnel. 2013 Scholar, now…
Howell Foundation to hold the third installment of its trademark Luncheon Series with the presentation "The Unmentionables: What Every Woman Should Know about Pelvic Health"
Howell Foundation will address two topics: A Speaker will discuss diagnosis and treatment of common pelvic health disorders and actions to support pelvic floor health and a presentation of the…
The Need For More Women's Health Research: Stay Healthy, Stay Informed!
Why is More Women’s Health Research so important? Simply put, because we ARE different. To understand women’s health as far as illness prevention, diagnosis and treatment is concerned, we…
The Howell Foundation holds its fourth installment of the series Health and Happiness with its Integrative Approach to Stress: Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness
Sharing the happiness and the knowledge through a research-based approach to stress Going beyond ‘Fight of Flight’ and ‘Tend and Befriend’: Newly released findings for the ‘fighters’ of the world…
Does Being Unhappy Stress You? 10 Ways to Increase Happiness
What IS intentional Happiness? Why is intentional happiness important? How do you Increase Happiness? Photo Courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net It turns out you CAN be happy. It is not a question…
7 Facts on Women and Stress
Did you know the sources of stress, the effects of stress and the attempted methods of stress reduction differ in men and women? Here are some facts about women and…
Matters of the Heart, and the Heart Matters
Thoughts by Carole L. Banka, Ph.D. Just in time for Valentine’s Day when most are focused on heart-shaped boxes bearing candy, comes an intriguing report about “love” and the heart.…