Archive for 2014
October Health Pearls: Long-term Marijuana Use and Adverse Effects; Fried Food and Gestational Diabetes;Exercise and ADHD; Healthy Diet and Ovarian Cancer Prognosis…
*1. Long-term Marijuana Use can Lead to Cancers and Schizophrenia** …
Read MoreEbola Overload – Don’t Fear the Gym
When I was at the gym this week, I started wondering about how I would adjust my routine if we start to see more cases of Ebola. Having heard about…
Read MoreAll Screening Tests Are Not Created Equal
Should you have your carotid arteries screened for plaque just because the test is available? The carotid arteries are the large vessels in the neck that carry blood directly from…
Read MoreFeatured Move: The Basic Sit-Up
This is the first of several demos of different varieties of sit-ups. When used together and done properly, they’ll help strengthen the core by working the many muscles from the…
Read MoreUpdate on the 2014 Army Ten Miler
Last Sunday, the 2014 and 30th Army Ten-Miler came and went, as I suspected, without major security problems. The police and military personnel were everywhere, some with their big canines. …
Read MoreObesity: Nature or Nurture?
Some people collect dolls, others collect coins. I collect articles on obesity. I am most interested in the psychological and social contributors because I feel that is where intervention can…
Read MoreTime of Fear, Time of Love: Are You Living Your Life?
I am sure many of you are living in “fear” mode over the last few months. The Middle East seems to be in one of its most chaotic and unsafe…
Read MoreDr. Nadia Hashimi on WTOP – Youth Exercise Leads to Cognitive Development
Dr. Nadia Hashimi was interviewed on WTOP regarding a recent study showing the advantages of exercise for youth. She pointed out that although the most obvious benefits include becoming more…
Read MoreElectronic cigarette Update – More Potential for Addiction and Poisonings
Since December, 2013, when I wrote an overview of electronic cigarettes, they have evidently gained in popularity in the 18-34 age group. This has become a public health issue for many…
Read MoreReducing Heart Attacks: Evidence that Nutrition and Lifestyle are Key
We often hear that eating a healthy diet and participating in healthy lifestyle activities lower the risk of heart disease. A recent study again proved this, but what was surprising…
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