Have you ever gotten so worked up you decided to ‘blow off steam’? Maybe you go for a run or hit the gym and bench as much weight as you can muster. But new evidence suggests you might want to pump the breaks. How Can Exercise Be Bad For You? Exercise is important for a…
As a parent and a physician, it’s been difficult to watch so many young people getting addicted to these products. And I think that’s the driving force behind the position of the American Medical Association (AMA). Their goal is to stop yet another generation of addicts dependent on unhealthy products. So they’re working to keep…
You might be wondering if this is the same as head lice. It’s not! What they are is a parasite called Demodex folliculorum that is actually a type of mite. They live in or near hair follicles on your face feeding off dead skin cells, oils, and hormones and are especially partial to eyelashes and…
Sleep is brain food that is vital for good health. Not only does it affect our energy levels, but also our ability to think, pay attention, make decisions, and be productive. And a new study found sleep can also affect our ability to lose weight. How Is Sleep-Related To Weight Loss? Researchers evaluated almost 2,000…
Fad diets are often too good to be true and the popular Paleo diet may be next on the list. Now, many die-hard followers of the Paleo diet believe it is really healthy, but new research has found it could be bad for your heart. The Paleo diet is known as the ‘Caveman Diet’ with…
According to a new study published in the Journal of Endocrinology, drinking too much caffeine while pregnant could damage your baby’s liver. But how much is too much? Researchers studied the effects of caffeine on pregnant rats and found that high amounts of caffeine during pregnancy could impede the overall growth and development of a newborn…
Oregon is now the second state in the US to allow students to take what they are calling ‘Mental Health Sick Days’ and some worry this will lead to more kids skipping school. Personally, I think this is a pretty good idea. Though my sons are likely too young to feel the stress and pressures of…
Researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia found that female Social Workers top the list for heart disease risk. They were found to be 36% more likely to cardiovascular problems. Retail cashiers fell shortly behind Social Workers with a 33% higher risk. And the third group in line, Home Health Aids and Psychiatrists, had an elevated…
My family certainly isn’t complaining about the winter wonderland outside. I know two young boys who absolutely adore the fluffy white stuff – my sons. They’re eager to get outside and play, but know it’s really important to dress appropriately before heading outdoors. Can Cold Weather Make Health Conditions Worse? Absolutely. Changes in the weather…
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