By EmilyM If you have ever had a significant other go astray, chances are you probably heard more than one excuse as to why this unacceptable behavior happened. Whether it was blamed on a weakness in your relationship or simply a wandering eye, this may be one of the only excuses you didn’t hear…until now. … Continue reading Study finds gene may be partially responsible for infidelity→
By EmilyM As the sun came up this morning, KwikMed announced that it will be the exclusive online distributor of ella®, the only FDA approved emergency contraceptive effective for use up to 5 days after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. This medication is now available by prescription in the United States and is marketed domestically … Continue reading KwikMed Announces Appointment as Exclusive Online Distributor of ella®→
By EmilyM So “Love Potion No. 9” may have simply been a catchy song of the 60s, but many doctors and scientists have believed for some time now that a natural love potion of sorts really does exist. It’s called oxytocin. It’s the same natural chemical that bonds mothers with their children and even women … Continue reading Oxytocin – the “love hormone” plays a role in men’s lives too→
By EmilyM Barely have Thanksgiving leftovers hit the fridge and “whack,” it is officially Christmas season! Subtlety is not the name of the game when it comes to Christmas shopping ads and sales. Loud flashy commercials and full page ads count down the days left until the big event. All the hoopla even drives people … Continue reading Black Friday, Cyber Monday – Great deals or just one more reason to splurge?→
By EmilyM While many city dwellers find it hard to imagine living anywhere else, research has found that urban residents are aging their brains. For many, the hustle and bustle of the busy city life may be part of the appeal of choosing this type of lifestyle. According to a study conducted at the University of … Continue reading Study Reveals Living in the City May Age Your Brain→
By EmilyM Thanksgiving is one of the holidays that everyone loves. It’s a time of food, feasting, family and friends but if you are diabetic, it’s not the same magical experience. When you have to worry about blood sugar levels, the typical stress of holiday overeating takes on a whole new meaning. If you are … Continue reading Having a Happy Thanksgiving with Diabetes→
By EmilyM Facebook and other social media channels have blossomed in popularity over the past decade and enthusiasts young and old are hooked. The latest Facebook story to hit the news, however, may contradict the popular belief that social media use only positively impacts overall health. If you did not see last week’s news story, an … Continue reading Facebook Responsible for Asthma Attack – Social Media Impacts Health, Some Say→
By EmilyM The gay community has faced one obstacle after another in the struggle to gain complete equality in today’s society. A final ruling in the health care field last week, however, has marked a new victory. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has ruled that any hospital which receives Medicare or Medicade funding … Continue reading The Final Ruling in Same-Sex Relationship Hospital Visitation Rights→
By EmilyM Simply stop buying, daydreaming or having anything to do with cigarettes altogether. Simple right? While quitting smoking is admittedly not the easiest thing in the world to accomplish, it is one of the most rewarding. Sound like some empty motivational hoopla? Well take it from me, I have been through the journey myself … Continue reading It’s the Great American Smokeout – Time to Quit Smoking!→