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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Vacation Deprivation
When was the last time you took a vacation? I don’t mean the last time you went away somewhere, or the last time that you didn’t go into the office. I mean the last time you left the office and disconnected from the office for more than 24 hours. A friend recently sent me a […] Read More
Water Safety for Kids
The rapidly approaching Labor Day weekend often means fun getaways to waterfront locations. It seems like a good time for a water safety reminder, compliments of Children’s Medical Center. Did you know that: Infants (up to 1 year) can drown in as little as one inch of water? Preschoolers (1-5 years) are most likely to […] Read More
How to Choose a Sports Bra
Ladies, I didn’t think I’d be going here so soon, but the more time I spend at running and kickboxing, the more I realize that there is a sports bra crisis in this country, and someone needs to say something about it. Because good lord, ladies, you just shouldn’t be bouncing around like that. Why […] Read More
Reduce Risk of Heart Disease with Tea, Coffee
“People who drink a lot of tea or drink coffee in moderation are less likely to die of heart disease than coffee and tea abstainers, new research suggests.” As a bit of an iced tea obsessive, this news from WebMD made me very happy, and it was probably something that Betty already knew. After all, she […] Read More
Best Sunscreens
Like Betty, I have freckles. Most of my workouts occur outdoors. This combination could prove disastrous without the proper sunscreen. After all, I just don’t have the sort of skin that should ever be exposed to sunlight. Now, you can read every sunscreen review that’s out there, but here’s a sunscreen tip for you: the […] Read More
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