August 2016
Most Recent Posts
Price Increase of Life-Saving EpiPen Sparks Outrage
Aug 29, 2016Pharmaceuticals are big business, and that has many asking if the companies producing them are placing profits before patients. ... Read more
The Rise of Fentanyl Deaths
Aug 29, 2016As the opioid epidemic grows so does the spread of fentanyl. A new report in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report shows the number of drug products testing positive for fentanyl rose 426% between 2013 and 2014 nationwide. ... Read more
Kids’ Vision and Learning
Aug 26, 2016Vision problems affect 5.3 million elementary school age children nationwide (over 20%). ... Read more
Why Your Child Needs a Back to School Routine
Aug 26, 2016Implementing consistent back-to-school rituals and annual traditions provide children with the security and stability they need to thrive while reinforcing family bonds. ... Read more
5 Back-to-School Health Concerns
Aug 23, 2016Whether you’re bittersweet or blissful now that the kids are back in class, you probably share a few typical concerns with every other parent.... Read more
I’m Having a Baby. Can I Keep My Pet?
Aug 18, 2016It's a big worry for new parents: Now that I'm having a baby, do I have to get rid of my pet?... Read more
Get Up Out of Your Chair
Aug 17, 2016Americans are becoming more sedentary – and it’s killing us. ... Read more
Anatomy of an Olympic Sprinter
Aug 17, 2016What makes a truly great Olympic sprinter and why their physiques are so different than long distance runners.... Read more
Top 10 Health Concerns for Olympic Athletes
Aug 16, 2016The first Olympic Games to be held in South America come with some unique challenges, along with the usual threats to health and safety that every Olympic Game presents.... Read more
Dependent, Not Addicted: Infants in the Opioid Epidemic
Aug 15, 2016There are a growing number of newborns being seen with what is known as neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), a set of physical and behavioral symptoms in those born to mothers who took addictive prescription or illicit drugs during pregnancy. ... Read more
Anatomy of an Olympic Gymnast
Aug 12, 2016Would you have what it takes to be an Olympic gymnast? ... Read more
Who are the Professionals Who Care for Your Eyes?
Aug 11, 2016Do you know the differences between opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists? ... Read more
10 Lessons in Perseverance that Olympic Athletes Can Teach Us
Aug 11, 2016While most of us will never be world class athletes, there is still a lot we can learn from Olympians. ... Read more
Eat Like an Olympian
Aug 10, 2016Although you may not ever get your photo on a Wheaties’ box, and you’ll probably never train up to 6 hours per day, 6 days a week like an Olympic athlete, you can still use diet and exercise to improve your personal health and well-being. ... Read more
Anatomy of an Olympic Swimmer
Aug 10, 2016With the Rio Olympics underway, we've already seen some amazing feats from team USA, especially the swimmers. ... Read more
Gold Medals and…Purple Spots?
Aug 09, 2016On Sunday night, Michael Phelps won his nineteenth Olympic gold in the men’s relay. As he donned his gold medal, the champion swimmer also sported several unusual, perfectly round marks on his shoulders. The marks are from cupping therapy, an ancient healing practice that Phelps swears by.... Read more
Risks of Salt Poisoning
Aug 05, 2016Salt is everywhere. It’s in our pantries and on our kitchen tables. It is present in most foods we eat and some beverages we drink. It is essential for our bodies to function properly. However, it also can be dangerous, or in some cases even deadly. ... Read more
Smoke Filled Skies Cause Health Concerns
Aug 04, 2016While summer may have periods of elevated ozone, wildfires can mimic the kind of bad air conditions of the winter months. ... Read more
Don't Throw Out Your Floss
Aug 03, 2016To floss or not to floss? That is the question after a flood of articles alleging there's little scientific evidence that flossing works. ... Read more
Increased Injuries Blamed on Trampoline Parks
Aug 01, 2016The number of indoor trampoline parks is rising in the United States – and so are the number of trampoline park related injuries. ... Read more