There’s a lot of conflicting and confusing health information out there. Tons of it, actually. The headlines on your local news like to tease about promising treatments for this or that condition, or scare you about The Hidden Health Hazard in Your Home (you know the one).
My goal is to take that tiny little nugget of information, do a little bit of research and try to put it in a larger context. I also hope to remind you of tools for prevention and early detection of disease in an effort to help you live a long, happy, healthy life.
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In Your Eyes
I’ll confess right upfront that I have a fear of eye doctors in the same way that most people fear dentists, so I could happily go for years without an eye exam. But I do have the common sense to know that staring at a computer screen all day, every day, isn’t the best thing […] Read More
No-Chip Nail Polish
Your hands are only slightly less prominent than your face. Using this logic, you’d think that I’d get regular manicures to keep my fingers looking as good as my always-painted toes. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. Don’t get me wrong, I love the look of a nice, simple manicure, but I’m the […] Read More
Kid Fitness: Starting Them Early
I have a very active four-year-old son. He’s in constant motion from the time he wakes up until the moment he falls asleep. We watch very little television and his only exposure to video games (so far) involves Wii Sports. I know that he’s an anomaly, and not everyone is so lucky. I have great […] Read More
The “New” CPR
I’m a child of the “old” CPR, the kind where you had to go to half-day or all-day classes to learn how to properly do mouth-to-mouth resuscitation combined with chest compressions. “New” Continuous Chest Compression CPR is a whole lot easier. You only need to know one thing: chest compressions. It’s easier to remember and […] Read More
Tests and Screenings: 60s and Beyond
Routine checks in your 60s and beyond will help you to live a healthy, active life for years to come. Here are some of the key tests, screenings and immunizations that you’ll need in your 60s. Both Men and Women Annual Checkup: Yes, you really do have to go to the doctor once a year […] Read More
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