Michael A. Smith

6 days ago | galvnews.com | Michael A. Smith |Michaël Smith

Parents with children who haven’t been vaccinated against pertussis — commonly called whooping cough — should correct that problem. Adults whose inoculations haven’t been boosted in 10 or more years should do themselves, any children in their lives and the public a favor by getting a shot of the vaccine. We made an argument several times recently, but it’s worth repeating in light of climbing cases in Galveston County and across the nation.

2 weeks ago | lifeextension.com | Michael A. Smith |Michaël Smith

Picture this: You wake up one morning and look in the mirror, only to notice that your hair is a little thinner than it used to be. When it comes to your hair, healthy, luxurious locks are the goal, right? And although some may be fortunate enough to be graced with a full, thick head of hair throughout their lifetimes, that's simply not the reality for most—especially as we age. While many factors are involved in hair growth and structure, genetics play a significant role in both.

4 weeks ago | lifeextension.com | April Benshosan |Michael A. Smith |Michaël Smith

You might want to quit tossing your egg yolks and skipping soy. These foods are rich in choline, an important brain nutrient many of us could use more of. Choline is essential for mood health and cognitive function, yet many of us don't meet the levels for adequate choline intake. So how do we raise our levels of choline? If we're not frying omelets and snacking on edamame on the regular, it might be worth looking to choline supplements as a second line of defense.

4 weeks ago | marysvilleonline.net | Insight Kansas |Michael A. Smith |Michaël Smith

Underpaid for years, Kansas legislators finally received a substantial pay increase this year. Instead of a paltry per diem (per day) allowance, they now receive $43,000 per year and remain eligible for KPERS benefits. Normally, I would argue in favor of this. It takes courage for legislators to raise their own pay and then sit for re-election before collecting it.

1 month ago | lifeextension.com | Jessica Monge |Michael A. Smith |Michaël Smith

Have you heard of cycle syncing? It's okay if not, but if you think that having menstrual cramps, PMS-related fatigue, nausea, lower back and other discomforts are the doom and gloom of being a woman, this blog is for you. We're going to dive into a concept called cycle syncing, which may help you get "that time of the month" to be not to be much different than the rest of your cycle. As you'll discover in this blog, your cycle is a powerful tool you can harness, not an inconvenience.