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Is texting bad for my health?

Article Addictions Mental Health Accidents Health Risks Tendonitis Texting Unhealthy Lifestyle Habits

Text messaging has become a preferred method of communication for a large number of Americans, particularly teens and young adults. According to market research performed by the Nielsen Company in 2010, the average teenager sends more than 3,000 texts per month! Amazingly, this number appears to be on the rise, especially among teenagers age 13 […]


What are the signs of depression in teens?

Article Mental Health Teen Health Depression Health Risks Mental Health Sign depression Teens

Earlier this month, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published their most recent recommendations regarding screening for depression in adolescents (aged 12 to 18 years). This recommendation seems particularly timely in view of reports of “clusters” of teen suicide recently reported in California and other locations in the U.S. The USPSTF is an […]


Do popular supplements work for the common cold?

Article Pediatrics Respiratory Health Children Cold Health Respiratory System Vitamina C Zinc

The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system. On average, children have six to eight colds per year, and adults have two to four. The common cold places a heavy burden on society, accounting for approximately 40% of time taken off work and millions of days of school missed by children […]


Is it ok to take cough medicine?

Article Respiratory Health Cough Medicine Flu Health Respiratory Infections Respiratory System

Coughing helps to clear the respiratory system of irritants and secretions associated with a cold or flu. With most minor respiratory infections it is best not to interfere with this mechanism. When someone is unable to rest because of the cough or needs “help” in clearing secretions, they often consider taking an over-the-counter cough medicine. Two […]


Why do we sneeze?

Article Respiratory Health Allergies Health Heart Nose Sneeze

There is a wealth of medical mythology attached to sneezing. One legend has it that when sneezing, the heart stops beating and the phrase “bless you” is meant to encourage the heart to resume beating. Other sources say that offering a blessing after sneezing came in the 14th century during the bubonic plague epidemic. At […]


Are there new alternatives to screening for colon cancer?

Article Cancer Colon Cancer Colon Colon Cancer Colonoscopy Health Health Risks

Guidelines published by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend that adults ages 50-75 who are at average risk for the development of colon cancer can reasonably be screened by one of three methods: 1) fecal occult blood testing, 2) sigmoidoscopy, or 3) colonoscopy. Fecal occult blood testing involves the use of “cards” onto which […]


What should I look for in sunglasses for eye protection?

Article Eye Care Eyes Health Ophthalmology Protection Sunglasses UV

Rather than considering the amount of protection that they afford, new sunglasses are often selected for their frames, the size of the lenses, or for a particular coating on the lenses. It is important to remember, however, that the most important job for sunglasses is to prevent damage to the eyes from the sun’s harmful […]


Why do we need dental x-rays and how often should they be done?

Article Oral Health Dental Health dental Healthier Teeth X-rays

X-rays done during dental visits have seemingly become a routine part of the examination. But did you know that the American Dental Association (ADA) in conjunction with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has developed guidelines for when and why they should be performed? Why perform x-rays of teeth? Dental x-rays can provide valuable […]


At what point is my blood pressure too high?

Article Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Health Blood Pressure Heart Disease Heart Health Hypertension Medications

What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries as it leaves the heart. Sufficient pressure is necessary within the circulatory system to move blood throughout the body. If blood pressure gets too high, however, a number of adverse health effects can develop. Why are two numbers given […]


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