By Emily Murray Valentine’s Day stirs up different emotions in us all. Some harbor deep disdain for cupid, candy hearts and all the other “lovey dovey” things that come with this somewhat commercialized holiday. Others seemingly can’t wait to break out the batter, whip up some treats and deck themselves out in glittery hearts each … Continue reading Love is the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift →

By Emily Murray Every once in a while, I read a headline that makes me stop and think, “wait, what?” There are two ideas that seem hard for me to fathom in a recent TIME article – the fact that there are actually “medical clowns,” and that their influence could have any impact on fertility … Continue reading “Medical Clowns” Improve Fertility Chances for Women Receiving IVF Treatments →

Guest Post by Monique Rowe With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many of us are scrambling to find sweet and thoughtful gifts for our loved ones. Often the most important gift is right in front of us and often overlooked. Cancer prevention and early detection are the best gifts of all because they ensure that our … Continue reading A Gift of Love – Cancer Prevention and Early Detection →

By Lauren Cooperman With obesity rates in both adults and children on the rise there has been more push to encourage healthier eating habits.  However, it now appears that unhealthy food choices can affect more than just your waistline.  A study by researchers at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, found a link … Continue reading Bad Diet Can Lead to a Lower IQ in Toddlers →

By Emily Murray Valentine’s Day is around the corner and while many may be exchanging less expensive gifts this year, the love they have shared in these less than favorable economic times may actually be making their marriage stronger. This may go against what we commonly believed. Money woes do cause many marriage and long-term … Continue reading A Weak Economy May Mean Stronger Marriages →

By Emily Murray For those plagued with allergies, seeing an upside amidst the misery is not always easy. A new study, however, may have many blowing their noses and rubbing their eyes with a bit more enthusiasm. How can two seemingly unrelated conditions have a possible link? In a new study, those who reportedly suffered … Continue reading The Silver Lining for Allergies: Possible Lower Risk of Brain Cancer →

Emily Murray From the first emergence of the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine, there has been some debate about who should  get the vaccine and if vaccinating young teen girls is essentially giving the message that we think they are old enough to be having sex. While the breakthrough vaccine  largely lowers the risk of genital … Continue reading Gardasil Can Protect Men and Boys from HPV, But is it Worth it? →

By Emily Murray Today with so many different channels available for communication, it’s hard to imagine what else might be possible by the time our children have children. While there are so many positive things I can say about these new forms of communication, I can’t help but wonder what toll this type of rapid-fire … Continue reading Has Technology Helped or Hindered Traditional Courtship? →