Your Mental Health Care & Birth Defects
by R. Carnavale December 2nd, 2014 | Health Observance, Mental Health
When you're pregnant, you can help maintain your mental health before, during and after pregnancy by taking extra care about what you put in your body so that you can help prevent birth defects from occurring in your unborn baby. If you're self-medicating or using prescription drugs to treat a mental illness, you'll want to inform all of your doctors about your pregnancy and what medications you're taking in order to ensure the health and well being of you and your unborn baby. If you're currently using any of the following substances for any reason, be sure to ask
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Relax, for the Heart of It
by Margot F. November 5th, 2014 | Health Observance, Women's HealthLife for many women can be extremely stressful looking after everyone. Taking care of oneself can be challenging. Some women perceive self care as selfish. Unfortunately, ignoring the signs of stress can have serious consequences for your heart, sometimes resulting in heart disease.
One option for reducing stress is through food grade terpenes. Added to your favorite foods, it is a simple and delicious way to enjoy their health benefits.
Two types of heart disease are stroke and heart attack. When a blood vessel to the heart is blocked, it is
HIV Positive: What Now?
by Lori Sciame October 8th, 2014 | Health Observance, Men's Health
If you find out you are HIV positive, you may feel devastated. Â Of course the health care providers at the testing center gave you lots of information, both verbal and written, yet you may still feel lost. Â Please understand that when hearing such news, it can be hard to digest everything you need to know. Â Take heart. Â Unlike 30 years ago, HIV can now be managed using special medications, plus community resources exist to help those who have been infected. Â Keep asking questions. Â Keep researching HIV/AIDS. Â Remember - a take charge mentality will help you adjust much better.
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Children’s Diets During American Heart Month
by Joe Lawrence March 30th, 2014 | Children's Health, Health Observance
February is American Heart Month where we need to highlight the heart disease requiring research and those that we already know how to prevent with proper care. Adults, for the most part, know what needs to be done to make a difference. However, when it comes to our children we often ignore the truths, especially when it comes to their diets.
There are very few, if any, people on this planet who wouldn't argue that fast food is terrible for heart health. Why then, do we allow them to eat fast food two to three times per week? On any
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There are very few, if any, people on this planet who wouldn't argue that fast food is terrible for heart health. Why then, do we allow them to eat fast food two to three times per week? On any
January Observance
by Editorial Team January 1st, 2014 | Health Observance
As we flip the calendar and January begins, it is time to introduce the health observance of the month. This month we will be focusing on birth defect prevention. On a weekly basis, we will be looking into the latest news and information for this important health topic, covering birth defect topics from various perspectives. Be sure to check back regularly to keep yourself informed.
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