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Is it dangerous to have so much medical information available?

Article Healthy Life Anxiety Depression Health Medical Information Mental Health

While cigar-smoking, mint julep-drinking Mark Twain may not seem like a paragon of healthy living, he did provide us with some thought-provoking quotes directed toward health. “Be careful about reading health books.  You may die of a misprint.” ~ Mark Twain This quote, written prior to the development of personal computers or the World Wide […]


Is there really such a thing as a summer cold?

Article Respiratory Health Cold Health Infections Medications Respiratory System

The term “summer cold” is something that most of us have heard about, but aside from its seasonal occurrence, is there anything really different about this type of cold? What causes the common cold? Colds are viral infections of the nose and throat that affects up to a billion Americans each year. The common cold can […]


Should I breastfeed my baby?

Article Pediatrics Women´s Health Breastfeeding Moms Health Benefits Healthy Baby Healthy Women Mental Benefits Problems of Breastfeeding

Breast milk is widely acknowledged as the most complete form of nutrition for infants, with a range of benefits for infants’ health, growth, immunity and development. — Healthy People 2010, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Most authorities including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Practice, and the American College of Obstetrics and […]


How can I protect my eyes and preserve my vision?

Article Eye Care Eyes Health Healthy Habits Smoking Vision

 “The eyes are the window to the soul” ― Old English Proverb It has been estimated that up to 80% of our perception, learning, cognition and activities are mediated through vision.  Additionally, most activities, whether work-related or for pleasure, are enhanced by visual input.   Since vision is such a precious sense, problems affecting the eyes are […]


What is a Sports Physical?

Article Healthy Life Physical Medicine Athletes Health Healthy Habits Heart Care Physical Fitness Physical Therapy

The sports physical, also known as the pre-participation examination (PPE), is an annual rite for millions of students who participate in school athletics. Even though the necessity of these exams in the young, healthy population in which they are performed has been questioned, most states in the U.S. require some form of physical evaluation before […]


Should antibiotics be used for respiratory infections?

Article Respiratory Health Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotics Health Respiratory Infections Viral Infections

Recently, I wrote a Health Tip on the topic of “Summer Colds”.  That particular tip was actually inspired by the viral upper respiratory tract infections that both my wife and I experienced a few weeks ago. While I usually try to avoid writing in first person in my Health Tips, an interesting side issue related […]


Are asthma cases on the rise?

Article Respiratory Health Asthma Health Healthy Routine Respiratory Infections Respiratory System

Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by episodes of airflow obstruction known as asthma attacks. During an asthma attack, small muscles surrounding the airways contract, resisting the flow of air into and out of the lungs. Inflammation and swelling of the airways is also a consistent feature among asthmatics. Asthma attacks can be triggered by […]


Is there a way to manage my anxiety without medications?

Article Mental Health Anxiety Generalized Anxiety Disorder Medications Mental Health Unhealthy Lifestyle Habits

From time to time, everyone experiences anxiety. We worry about our security, our families, our jobs, and our health. Often, these fears are appropriate and help to keep us and our loved ones safe and secure. But when anxiety develops without provocation or persists when the threat or concern is no longer present, counterproductive thought […]


What is the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day?

Article Healthy Life Drugs Health Healthy Habits Medications Prescription Drug

If you have expired, unused, or unneeded prescription drugs in the house, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) wants to make it easier for you to dispose of them.  Saturday, September 26th has been designated as the 10th annual National Drug Take-Back Day.  Sites throughout the United States have been chosen for unwanted prescription drug disposal from […]


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