Archive for March 2015
Do What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
I agree with Jody Miller about doing a few minutes of anything you can do, as most working people don’t have the luxury to go to the gym daily. I…
Read MoreHealth News: Autism Risk and ART,Saccharin as Potential Treatment, Obesity and Increased Risk of Cancer
1. Increased Incidence of Autism in Children Born by Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) A study published in the American Journal of Public Health on March 19 found the incidence for…
Read MoreTime For a Conversation About Mental Health
Once again, the nation is engaging in a much-needed conversation about mental health. Tragedies provide a ripeness for this dialogue to begin after its hiatus. For those who have never…
Read MoreOverwhelmed: Work, Love and Play When No One Has The Time by Brigid Schulte
It seems that many of us in modern U.S. life feel overrun, overwhelmed and constantly pressed for time. But did you know that the average American man has 40 plus hours…
Read MoreSleep Apnea in Women – Not As Uncommon As We Once Thought
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is very common, and has been reviewed here in the past. Many women laugh at me when I ask them if they snore, often saying that they…
Read MoreA Note of Caution Regarding Infant and Toddler Foods
A study published in the March 2015 issue of Pediatrics reminds us, as parents and pediatricians, that not all food products designed for toddlers are healthy choices. The researchers set…
Read MoreBrief Pearls About Hormone Replacement, Chantix for Smoking Cessation, and Tylenol
1. Hormone Replacement Therapy: a New Review from the Mayo Clinic Among the most controversial issues in Gynecology is the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause. In 2002,…
Read MoreYummy Apple, Walnut and Lettuce Salad
Make this salad when you need a fresh, flavorful accompaniment for dinner or a nice healthy lunch! Ingredients for Salad: 1 small head of lettuce or a mixture of salad…
Read MoreHealthy Back Series
The following four exercises are the basis for a healthy back routine. Performed individually or as a series, they will help strengthen the spinal muscles. Combine this series with the Sit…
Read MoreIs There a Role for Music in Dementia?
With our aging population, most of us know someone with some cognitive impairment – difficulty with memory, reasoning or perception. As this advances to dementia, people may become overwhelmed by…
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