By Emily Murray With Christmas just 2 days away, the hustle and bustle of the season may be starting to take it’s toll on you right as the main event is near. You have been baking, shopping, shipping, decorating and entertaining for nearly a month and chances are you may be forgetting to take care … Continue reading Combating Holiday Stress →

By Lauren Cooperman The kids on the Jersey Shore have three things that they need to do daily; gym, tan, laundry, otherwise known as GTL.  Going to the tanning beds (despite living on a beach) has become a pivotal to-do for the “stars” of the show, and their tanning antics are broadcast for all to … Continue reading Tanning Bed Use Still Popular in America →

By Lauren Cooperman During the winter months it feels almost inevitable that at some point you will have a cold.  With the myriad of medications, herbs, and home remedies available to take to fight the beast it can be confusing figuring out what really does work.  A new study released by the American College of … Continue reading Echinacea Does Not Really Impact the Effects of a Cold →

By Emily Murray Doctors and researchers have been studying autism and its effects on children for decades now. While there are many factors which can increase the risk of having an autistic child, one new factor is starting to be examined more closely – pollution. Perhaps not only chemical pollutants, but noise pollutants also may … Continue reading Location may factor into Autism risks for children →

By Lauren Cooperman Two studies released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have stated that approximately 48 million, or 1 in 6, people in America are affected by food-borne illnesses.  Of those infected an estimated 128,000 people are hospitalized and 3,000 die annually. The two reports published in CDC’s journal called Emerging … Continue reading 1 in 6 Americans Affected by Food Poisoning →

Guest post by Sara Roberts Taking care of our bodies is not only the hip and happening thing to do, but it’s a practical plan that can add years of quality life and living to the fullest. Nutrition matters, and eating the right foods for extended body benefits is a preventive medicine game plan that … Continue reading Diet & Lifestyle: How it Affects Your Eye Health →

Guest post by Optometrist Tim Harwood Just as we get wrinkles and grey hair as we get older, the same is true of us having to wear reading glasses. You may, however, be surprised to hear that people start needing reading glasses from as young as 40 years old, although the average is typically 45 … Continue reading Why do we need to wear reading glasses as we get older? →

By EmilyM During the holiday season, the focus turns to family, festivities and overall merriment. But for those who are single or couples who are facing fertility issues, the holidays may be a bit more painful. Two of this week’s health headlines from TIME.com involve fertility, and in two completely different ways.  One  regarding “holiday … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for…Fertility News! →

By Lauren Cooperman A new study released in the January issue of Pediatrics, has found that children who live in apartments are more likely to be exposed to secondhand smoke compared to children who live in detached homes. The data was collected from 2001-2006, and compared cotinine levels in 5,002 children who lived in detached … Continue reading Children Who Live in Apartments Have More Exposure to Secondhand Smoke →

By EmilyM Democrat or Republican, if you are a baby boomer, new health care  changes are about to benefit you more than any other age group. Yesterday, I briefly outlined what we can expect to see in 2011, as well as the details regarding the recent Federal Judge ruling. Today, a new report showing what … Continue reading Baby Boomers to Benefit from Upcoming Health Care Changes →