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By Emily Murray As more of the country becomes “obese” (by medical standards) fear for our collective health has left many of us looking at our own eating habits. Perhaps one of the most commonly misunderstood nutrients is fat. While it may have a bad connotation in our minds, dietary fat is essential for our body to … Continue reading Mediterranean Diet Sharpens the Brain
By Emily Murray No matter how we feel about it, your metabolism will continue changing throughout your lifetime. Perhaps there is no greater way to see this than by reaching adulthood, What you could eat as a teen catches up with you in your 20s and 30s. When you become “middle age,” the effects of … Continue reading Middle Age Men and Women Increase Heart Health with Workouts
By Emily Murray The use of opioid medication is common for those in need of pain management. In general, the treatment is deemed as both effective and safe when not abused. A new study however has revealed that these type of narcotic medications may make men more likely to experience difficulties in the bedroom. Should … Continue reading Extended Narcotic Use Increases Erectile Dysfunction Risk
By Emily Murray Arguably, technology is more important in the medical field than anywhere else, so why then are so many hospitals relying on outdated systems? This is what researchers behind the latest revealing survey would like to know. When old technology is relied on, the hospital loses money and the patient loses time. How … Continue reading Old Technology Means More Money Lost in Hospitals
When it comes to equal opportunity for men and women, I am all for it, but apparently it is not so good in terms of smoking. Recent studies has shown how women and smoking post a great health risk than the men. Woman who become smokers have a highter risk of cancer than men. The … Continue reading Women and Smoking – Smoking Risks Greater for Women
By Emily Murray In a move that has caused a nationwide conversation, yesterday (April 30) the FDA approved the use of Plan B One-Step without a prescription for women 15 and older. Prior to this, Teva Women’s Health Inc. had submitted a request last year to make this morning after pill available over the counter … Continue reading FDA Approves Morning After Pill Use for 15-Year-Olds
By Emily Murray Recently, we have all heard about the health risks associated with sugary drinks. Diabetes and obesity have long been linked to soda intake but a recent study can finally put a number to the risk. The study gathered health information from 350,000 people in 8 European countries and found that each serving … Continue reading Sugary Drinks Linked to 22% Higher Risk for Diabetes
By Emily Murray Seasonal depression is something that many people in cold weather areas are all too familiar with. When the weather outside gets chilly and sunshine is sparse, these climate changes have been linked to mood disorders. Recently however it’s been discovered that other mental illnesses may be seasonal as well. There are many … Continue reading Google Searches Reveal Mental Illness Trends Seasonally
By Emily Murray A new study revealed that while Tylenol is generally deemed as safe for day to day use, it’s affect on the mind may be something that many of us are unaware of – the ability to alter moral judgement…but not in a particularly negative way. In fact, it may help alleviate the severity of fear … Continue reading How Tylenol Affects the Mind
You may or may not have noticed a trend in the past few years of smokers who don’t fill the air with harmful smoke, and pollute the air with the nasty cigarette smell, but rather puff on the new e-cigarettes. Many folks claim that the newer e-cigarette is a healthier option, but really not much … Continue reading E-Cigarette – Healthy Option or Too Risky?
