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How much do you know about COPD? For one thing, it’s a killer. In fact, it’s the third leading cause of death in the US. Nearly 16 million Americans have COPD, but many more have it and haven’t been diagnosed. In fact, 50 percent of people who have COPD don’t know they have it. November is COPD Awareness Month, so […]
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Extend Life With Exercise: Even A Little Means A Lot For Mind And Body
The benefits of exercise on physical health are well established. It’s been shown in study after study that regular physical activity helps prevent heart disease and stroke; reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol; control glucose levels associated with diabetes; manage weight and prevent obesity, a contributing factor for many diseases; avoid osteoporosis; and relieve many types of pain, including back […]
OTC Risks And Rewards: The Hidden Dangers Of Over-The-Counter Medications
By now, you know about the crisis facing this nation associated with opioids. You know opioids are overused and can lead to abuse, addiction and even death. Maybe you’ve decided to treat your pain, whether it’s a tension headache or chronic back pain, with over-the-counter pain medicines instead. After all, they’re safer, right? Well, not entirely. While OTC pain medicines […]
Let’s Talk About Stuttering: Causes, Treatment And Support
President Joe Biden has something in common with one-time athletic superstar Bo Jackson and actor Samuel L. Jackson. All struggled at some point in their lives to communicate with others because they stutter. And they are not alone. The list of famous stutters includes King Edward VIII of England, who’s struggles were detailed in the feature film, The King’s Speech, […]
SIDS: A Silent Killer
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. Want to learn more about SIDS? Read on. First of all, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the sudden, unexpected and unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby less than 1 year old. SIDS is sometimes called crib death because it usually occurs when babies are asleep in their cribs. SIDS […]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Beyond the “Massive Heart Attack” Misconception
A sudden cardiac arrest, or SCA, is sometimes referred to as a “massive heart attack,” but that moniker is not quite accurate. It’s true that SCA affects the heart, but it’s not a true heart attack. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is stopped or slowed, generally due to a blockage in the […]
A Short Discourse On Down Syndrome
All cells in your body contain genes, which are made up of DNA, the molecule that holds the instructions for how your body grows, works and looks. Genes are contained in tiny, spaghetti-like structures called chromosomes inside the cell’s nucleus. Typically, there are 46 chromosomes in each cell, 23 that are passed on from your mother and 23 from your […]
How Sleeping with Contact Lenses Increases the Risk of Eye Infections
Highlighting the risks associated with wearing contact lenses while sleepingHey, did you sleep with your contact lenses on last night? If so, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly a third of the 45 million Americans sleep with their contact lenses on each night. In doing so, however, those people are putting themselves at great risk for eye infections. During October, which is […]
Unveiling Liver Diseases: A Comprehensive Overview
Learn about various liver disorders, from viral infections to autoimmune conditionsYour liver is the second largest organ in your body, behind only your skin. The liver is also the largest gland. It makes and secretes chemicals that are used by other parts of your body to perform key processes. Your liver sits just under your ribcage on your right side. It’s about the size of a football and weighs on […]
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