It's not exactly what you might call "cold season," but that hasn't stopped a cold from spreading around my college campus. It's been a big concern for the track team, as we are heading into the championship season. Our coach is becoming frustrated by the number of absences at practice due to this nasty cold that continues to spread between teammates. He encourages taking cold medicine right after noticing the first symptoms.
As "luck" would have it, my roommate ended up being one of the first ones to catch a cold; instead of treating myself for symptoms, as my roommate
Osteoporosis: Prevention is Key
by Lori Sciame April 30th, 2012 | Health Observance
Strong bones provide much needed structure for our bodies. Without them providing support and protection, we would be unable to survive. Imagine your brain not surrounded by your skull or your lungs not encased in ribs. Kind of a scary thought, right?
Sadly, as we age, our bones can begin to deteriorate; however, we can take precautions to slow this process. To support National Osteoporosis Prevention Month this May, read on to learn more about what this condition entails, as well as ways to prevent it from happening to you or your loved ones.
What exactly does osteoporosis do to our
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Sadly, as we age, our bones can begin to deteriorate; however, we can take precautions to slow this process. To support National Osteoporosis Prevention Month this May, read on to learn more about what this condition entails, as well as ways to prevent it from happening to you or your loved ones.
What exactly does osteoporosis do to our
Preventing High Blood Pressure
by Dean Heller MD April 27th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I am only 31, and my blood pressure has been high a few times when I go to my doctor's office. I work a lot of hours, and I travel quite a bit, so I have no time to work out.  My diet is not great, and it will also be difficult to change. He wants to start me on medications, but I am reluctant; what can I do?
While you obviously are a hard worker, and that is great, you have to put more priority on your health. It is just not adequate to say that it is too hard to change. If you
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While you obviously are a hard worker, and that is great, you have to put more priority on your health. It is just not adequate to say that it is too hard to change. If you
Outside Insects: Children’s Illnesses
by Tom Seman MD FAAP April 26th, 2012 | Pediatrician on Call
My child loves to play in the woods on our farm in New York state. What types of diseases from insects, if any, should I be concerned about?
It is that time of year when children of all ages want to venture out and play in their surroundings. Enjoying the fresh air, getting some Vitamin D via sunlight, and plenty of activity helps build strong bodies, and it is beneficial in so many ways; however, there are some dangers that need to be considered prior to going out. Although there are a lot of bugs outside, most are beneficial to humans and plants.
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It is that time of year when children of all ages want to venture out and play in their surroundings. Enjoying the fresh air, getting some Vitamin D via sunlight, and plenty of activity helps build strong bodies, and it is beneficial in so many ways; however, there are some dangers that need to be considered prior to going out. Although there are a lot of bugs outside, most are beneficial to humans and plants.
Bad Year for Allergies
by Jessica B. April 24th, 2012 | Health News
It’s spring, and for many that means stuffy noses, sneezing, and difficulty breathing. Allergies are no walk in the park, and it can be difficult for suffers to make it through spring, and there are signs that this spring has been a bigger battle than usual.
A Gallup-Healthyways poll, which polls how individuals grade their own allergy issues, indicated that more people reported allergy symptoms this spring than previously. The difference was greatest in March, but results from April are also indicating a similar trend.
Many believe the reason for these changes in statistics is due to the warmer temperatures this
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A Gallup-Healthyways poll, which polls how individuals grade their own allergy issues, indicated that more people reported allergy symptoms this spring than previously. The difference was greatest in March, but results from April are also indicating a similar trend.
Many believe the reason for these changes in statistics is due to the warmer temperatures this