Stress is a natural part of everyday life that everyone experiences to some extent. However, facing too much stress, or reacting poorly to it, can have serious effects on your health. Stress has been found to increase a person's risk of chronic ... Read More...
As if the media ever had trouble finding things to say about Kim Kardashian, her recent pregnancy seems to have sent gossip writers into a frenzy. What will she name her child? What's the child's sex? What foods has she been craving? But the ... Read More...
As parents, we’ve all been there, the no sleep zone. It’s brutal, especially when you are new to the whole parenting scene. Insomnia is definitely something that one needs to build up a tolerance to. But what can you do to get them to ... Read More...
How well do you know our presidents? How well do you know what ailed? The fact is that many American presidents tried to cover up their illnesses, fearing that health problems would paint them as weak in the public eye. See if you can guess ... Read More...
There’s no doubt that for many of us, food makes us happy. Whether it’s an ice-cream pick-me-up or a meal that reminds us of mom, eating and our emotions have a strong link. Yet, on a chemical level there are some foods that really can ... Read More...
“It’s nap time,” I say to my daughter. Luckily, this announcement isn’t met with cries and wails. She’s often running on all cylinders, so she needs the downtime – not to mention, so do I. Napping not only gives her the rest she ... Read More...
In my house, we don’t have cable and, therefore, don’t watch much TV. But that doesn’t mean we’re screen-free. I sit behind a computer from 9-5. I commute by train and subway with the companionship of my iPhone, and at night I log a good hour ... Read More...
If you think pharmacists simply stand behind a counter filling pill bottles all day, think again: your pharmacist is as vital a member of your healthcare team as your doctor. Here's a look at the essential role pharmacists play in our health ... Read More...
Do you totally avoid eating eggs in order to keep your cholesterol numbers down? While we applaud you for your strong willpower, you may have been depriving yourself unnecessarily. Here's a look at what's true and false regarding eggs and ... Read More...
For those of us who live in or nearby a major city, access to doctors and hospitals may be something we take for granted. But for people in rural areas of the country, the nearest specialist could be a multiple-hour drive away. To address the ... Read More...
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