By Emily Murray By nature, we don’t typically like to lose anything…that is, until it comes to losing weight and then we are tripping all over ourselves to make it happen. Many of us even resort to bizarre “cookie diets” or crazy workout schedules to make this happen. So why can’t we eat healthy meals … Continue reading A Push to Make Healthy Food More Affordable →

By Emily Murray There are many reasons couples fight – money – mainly debt and finances at the forefront, however, there are many other catalysts for a rocky relationship. Whether you have experienced it first hand, or watched enough Hollywood movies, alcohol can largely cause difficulties in not only marriages and romantic relationships, but in … Continue reading Alcohol Takes Toll on Marriage and Relationships →

By Lauren Cooperman There is one monthly event that both men and women equally fear; when a woman is experiencing pre-menstrual symptoms, otherwise known as the dreaded PMS.  PMS puts all who are within a 50 yard radius in danger of random acts of anxiety, anger, crying and physical pain.  PMS inconspicuously shows up around … Continue reading PMS Has Met Its Match →

By Emily Murray Peer pressure and cigarettes seem to go hand-in-hand for many. It’s believed that nearly 90% of all smokers begin the habit in their teen years. A new study shows that it’s not just peer pressure that may be luring  teens to smoke – it’s tobacco ads. The strange part, however, is that … Continue reading Cigarette ads Influence Teen Behaviors – How do you Keep Your Teen from Smoking? →

By Emily Murray The nation was rocked by the tragedy of the attempted assassination of U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords and the murders and injuries of many others on January 8, 2011. In the first few days of what so many hoped would be a great year for the nation, we were faced with a tragedy … Continue reading Mental Illness in Teens: What Parents Would Rather Ignore →

Guest Post by Martin Infertility is an issue that occurs all over the world, affecting couples and potentially destroying relationships. Although there are options for both men and women to help increase their chances of having a child, some people are left with no options at all. However, research carried out at the Army’s Research … Continue reading New Procedure Gives Hope to Infertile Women →

By Lauren Cooperman With the average American home receiving over 118 channels, the amount of shows at our fingertips at any time of day is endless.  There are sports channels, news channels, and of course the plethora of stations that are dedicated to “reality” shows.  With the number of disposable shows on the rise the … Continue reading Heart Health is Affected by Too Much TV →

By Emily Murray As humans, most of our innate actions can be linked to an evolutionary purpose for survival. Women are inherently more nurturing than men, while men typically have a stronger desire to protect and provide. While some may see these as outdated gender roles, most scientists agree that, to an extent, we are … Continue reading Solving the Scientific Mystery of Why Humans Cry →

By Emily Murray Say the word “circumcision” in a crowded room and someone is sure to have an opinion. Scholars, religious leaders, mothers and doctors worldwide have freely voiced their differing opinions. Controversy aside, a new study has found that men who are circumcised, meaning they have had the foreskin removed from the tip of … Continue reading Male Circumcision May Help Prevent HPV Transmission to Women →