According to the American Heart Association, there are 350,000 deaths annually that are caused by sudden cardiac arrest. If someone were to collapse in cardiac arrest in your presence, would you know what to do? If you have received certification in CPR and have kept your skills current, then you are ready. However, if you are like the majority of Americans, you probably are not certified in CPR or have taken the course so far in the past that you no longer remember how to properly administer CPR.
Many people may rely on the hope that there will be an
Anti-Anxiety Medications
by Jessica B. June 7th, 2012 | Medication
Millions of Americans suffer from various forms of anxiety disorders. Some suffer panic attacks, others fight social anxiety. There isn’t a one size fits all anti-anxiety medication, but there are several options available for sufferers. The options have different pros and cons, with there being a variety of side effects. You should always discuss treatment options with your doctor and therapist.
Buspirone – This drug acts as a tranquilizer by helping the body to incrase serotonin and decrease dopamine. Unlike other courses of treatment, this one can take a few weeks before there is an established effect. Busiprone can be
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Buspirone – This drug acts as a tranquilizer by helping the body to incrase serotonin and decrease dopamine. Unlike other courses of treatment, this one can take a few weeks before there is an established effect. Busiprone can be
Nutrition Tactics to Get Healthy
by R. Carnavale June 5th, 2012 | Health Observance, Men's Health
June is Men’s Health Month, and nationwide, health fairs, screenings, and health education events geared towards men will be scheduled. The focus is on preventing health problems. One way men can look out for their health is to embrace a healthy diet that gets rid of fat and builds muscles like the TNT—targeted nutrition tactics—Diet, which is geared towards men. The TNT Diet claims to be a scientifically-based way to lose weight and to reduce the risk for diabetes and heart disease without having to count calories. In addition, men can eat the foods they love and exercise just 90 minutes
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Folic Acid and Children
by Dean Heller MD June 1st, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I took folic acid with my prenatal vitamins, but now I am hearing that I should be giving my child folic acid, as it decreases risk of certain diseases, such as cancer. Is that true, and should I be giving my child a supplement of folic acid?
There is some truth behind this. There is research that has shown that the incidence of certain types of chldhood cancers, such as Wilms tumor, are decreased when there is folic acid supplementation. The FDA mandated folic acid supplementation in food in 1998, so it is included in cereals, breads, and rice. It
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There is some truth behind this. There is research that has shown that the incidence of certain types of chldhood cancers, such as Wilms tumor, are decreased when there is folic acid supplementation. The FDA mandated folic acid supplementation in food in 1998, so it is included in cereals, breads, and rice. It
Saunas and Exercise Prevent Colds
by R. Carnavale May 31st, 2012 | Common Conditions, Exercise
Did you know that the common cold is the illness you will experience most frequently throughout your life? Here are two easy ways to prevent a cold, and, if you’re already coming down with one, reduce symptoms - twice weekly sauna bathing and regular exercise.
Researchers say that using a sauna at least twice a week speeds recovery from a cold, and it may cut the risk of catching one in half. Though scientists are uncertain as to how resting in a sauna helps, there’s a general consensus that dry heat may strengthen the immune system. People in a sauna
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Researchers say that using a sauna at least twice a week speeds recovery from a cold, and it may cut the risk of catching one in half. Though scientists are uncertain as to how resting in a sauna helps, there’s a general consensus that dry heat may strengthen the immune system. People in a sauna