By EmilyM News this afternoon is popping up everywhere regarding today’s Virginia Federal Judge ruling that a portion of the  health care reform law, which requires the public to  enroll in health insurance by 2014 or face a fine, is unconstitutional. Whether you are a supporter or a foe of the much talked about “Obamacare,” … Continue reading Section of Health Care Law Deemed “Unconstitutional” →

Guest post by Lauren Dzuris From the day you find out you’re pregnant, to the day your child is born, your life begins to change forever right before your eyes.You are no longer responsible for simply yourself, but now for a child as well. Seeing your body transform into a motherly figure in just 9 … Continue reading Tips for Handling Postpartum Depression →

By EmilyM Wouldn’t it be great if there was simple pill that would cure unhappiness? An antacid of sort for life’s indigestion? Okay, well we aren’t there just yet, however, 2010 has been a year full of medical breakthroughs and helpful insights into how we can all be a bit happier and healthier. Here are … Continue reading 10 Ways to be Healthier and Happier in 2011 →

Guest Post by Sarah Danielson Vitamin D is not one that most people are familiar with.  It hasn’t enjoyed the popularity of C (which helps to bolster our immune system, amongst other things), the 11 vitamins in the B complex (covering a range of health benefits that includes improving your mode and aiding memory), or … Continue reading Correlation Between Vitamin D and Frailty in Older Women →

By EmilyM Any way you look at it, snoring can be a real nuisance. Chances are, if either you or your partner snore, neither of you are getting a good night’s sleep. This can lead to lack of concentration, nodding off at inappropriate times throughout the day and lack of energy. According to a new … Continue reading Snoring – Not Just an Annoyance, But Perhaps a Warning Sign →

Guest post by Amanda T. Healthcare today has certainly evolved to a brand new level of skill and efficiency thanks to modern technology. Many conditions once considered too difficult or risky to treat, now have much safer intervention options. Recent laser healthcare developments have proven highly beneficial to both physician and patient. Not only have lasers … Continue reading Lasers in Healthcare →

By Lauren Cooperman With the emergence of the new healthcare bill, there has been some questionable research that has been released recently as to the benefits, or more specifically lack thereof, preventative care. Benefits of preventative care are under greater scrutiny as the costs and spending are on the rise. In particular, the question of … Continue reading Early Mammograms Can Save Lives →

By EmilyM Perhaps the findings of a recent study may be surprising to some and yet not shocking at all to others. If you are a man – you may feel relieved by the news or perhaps this just confirms what you have believed all along. Men, even in life’s later years, are still very … Continue reading Study Proves Libido is Long-Lived for Many Older Men →

By EmilyM One of the most difficult moments in any smoker’s life is taking that first step towards kicking the habit. I made the journey myself this August and while I admit is was difficult, it was not nearly as bad as I expected. Choosing to live smoke free is not only better for your … Continue reading New Study Finds Quitting Smoking Increases Happiness →

By EmilyM When I first saw the previews for “Love and Other Drugs,” I was interested for many reasons. One: Jake Gyllenhaal (how can any woman resist?) Two: I wanted to see exactly how director Edward Zwick could bring Viagra to the big screen. (It seemed like a rather “hard” thing to do – yes, … Continue reading Viagra Hits the Big Screen in “Love and Other Drugs” →