By Emily Murray College students, their parents and certainly their universities won’t necessarily be happy about the new mental health guidelines. Think back to your college days – are they much different than your daily life now? Most would say a resounding ‘yes.’ College is often thought of as the time of increased knowledge and…well, … Continue reading New Guidelines Deem Possible 40% of College Students Alcoholics →

By Emily Murray Gone are the days that we can claim ignorance when it comes to the harmful effects of smoking cigarettes.  While we once saw ads like this one which claims that more doctors smoke Camels than any others, it is now a matter of common knowledge that smoking isn’t just bad for us…it can … Continue reading Exposing Children to Cigarettes – Despite the Risks, it Still Happens… Alot →

By Emily Murray It’s  nothing new to hear that Americans are suffering from obesity at an ever-increasing rate. However, perhaps when you put a more tangible number to that type of statement, the impact takes on a whole new meaning. The latest projections now forecast that42% of Americans will be obese in 2030. If that … Continue reading New Obesity Projection – 42% of the Population by 2030 →

By Emily Murray Despite the emergence of shows like “Teen Mom” and hit movies like “Juno” featuring teen pregnancy, a new report shows that it’s actually becoming less common for girls ages 15 to 19 to become pregnant. Not only that, but more girls within this age group are choosing abstinence than ever before. For … Continue reading Proper Birth Control Use on the Rise in Teens →

By Emily Murray Whether your are young or old, man or woman, stress is a daily part of life. In many ways it is a good thing, it motivates us to work harder, be aware of our surroundings and to stay on our toes. A new study however has shown that women may be even more damaged … Continue reading Stress May Be More Damaging to Women’s Hearts According to New Study →

By Emily Murray Most of us have that one friend who always seems to make the right decision – saying “no” to the one-night stand or walking away from that tempting chocolate cake…every single time. While we can come up with a number of reasons about why they seem to be able to turn down … Continue reading The Truth About Temptation May Be Found in a Brain Scan →

By Emily Murray Medical professionals have known for some time now that being active is one sure way to help reduce our odds of succumbing to dementia in our older years, but new research has taken this theory even further. Remaining active can be difficult for those who have physical ailments or weaknesses that prevent … Continue reading Housework May Hold The Key To Fighting Dementia →

By Emily Murray For patients experiencing heart failure, the latest therapy on the horizon may come as a bit of a surprise. While it’s not yet recommended that patients try this therapy on their own, preliminary research has suggested that testosterone may actually help improve the quality of life for certain heart patients. For those … Continue reading Preliminary Research Shows Potential Benefits of Testosterone for Heart Failure Patients →

By Emily Murray Normally when we see someone being tube fed we assume that a medical condition must be the reason for it. Having a tube  inserted through your nose after all doesn’t seem to be something we would willingly do to ourselves if nothing were medically wrong right? Well if you are a bride-to-be … Continue reading Tube Feeding – The New Weight Loss Trend? →

By Emily Murray Ever wonder what makes some people cheery, friendly and helpful day in and day out? Most of us assume it’s because of their current environment, past experiences and the way they were raised as children. While these things do factor in, a new study suggests that “niceness” can largely be passed down genetically and … Continue reading New Study Shows That ‘Being Nice’ May be a Product of Your Genes →