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 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 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! →

By EmilyM If you have been watching the news lately, you’ve likely been bombarded with all the  “buzz” surrounding the seriously potent caffeine and alcohol drink, Four Loko. This week, with the FDA hot on their trail, Phusion Projects (the makers of the drink) have announced that they will be removing the caffeine from Four … Continue reading Four Loko wreaks havoc, now cutting caffeine before potential FDA ban →

By Jennifer Smith A new battle has been won in the war on lung cancer. While some fear that smokers will view this as a green light to keep smoking, others in the medical field see the potential life saving value this new knowledge offers. In fact, lung cancer is currently the #1 cancer killer … Continue reading New CT Scan Technology May Detect Lung Cancer Sooner →

By EmilyM As we step into November, there is much to look forward to in the next few months – turkey dinners, holiday parties and ringing in the New Year. However, there is one villain that puts a damper on the mood for many people every fall and winter – the common cold, for which … Continue reading Fighting the Common Cold…With Fitness →

By EmilyM The three little letters “BPA” seem to be popping up left and right in headlines everyday. Prior to the fairly recent investigations into it’s potential effects on male fertility and sexual performance, not many people even knew it existed. In light of the most recent study, which was published on October 28 in … Continue reading Prolonged Exposure to Chemical BPA Lowers Sperm Quality – Study Finds →

EmilyM A new study proves that perhaps there is something to be said for the term “jogging one’s memory.” When it comes to keeping the mind sharp throughout all stages of life, new evidence proves that exercise can help achieve just that. Kirk I. Erickson, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, … Continue reading Walking May Help Elderly Keep Minds Sharp and Memory Intact →

By EmilyM While most people know Viagra today for it’s most popular use, treating erectile dysfunction, the medication was actually first developed by Pfizer to help cardiac related health problems. A new study released in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences highlights many great reasons to take the drug back to it’s roots. … Continue reading Erectile Dysfunction Drug May Help Patients with Muscular Dystrophy →