Improving Your Health
Pets and Health: The Impact of Companion Animals
Animals play an important role in many people’s lives. In addition to seeing-eye dogs and dogs that can be trained to detect seizures, animals can also be used in occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical rehabilitation to help patients recover. Aside from these designated therapeutic roles, animals are also valued as companions. Learn more about the possible benefits of that companionship. Read More
Unnecessarily Invasive Breast Biopsies
Jennifer Shapiro April 2011 When a doctor finds a suspicious lump on a breast, a biopsy may be necessary to determine if it is cancer. A study by physicians at the University of Florida has found that doctors are performing … Read More
Buy A Nice Sleep Mask! It’s an Investment in Your Health
Research shows that sleeping in total darkness allows your body to produce as much of the hormone melatonin as possible. This is good because when your production of melatonin drops, you are at greater risk of breast and/or colorectal cancer and other health risks. Read More
Early Morning Classes, Sleepy Students, and Risky Behaviors
In the 1950′s and 1960′s, most schools started between 8:30-9:00 and many students barely stayed awake all day. Today, many high schools start at 7:30 or earlier, and a growing number of studies show that these early school schedules can undermine teenagers’ ability to learn, to drive safely, and to get along with others. They can even increase the likelihood of smoking, drug abuse, and teen pregnancy. Read More
Third-Hand Smoke
Third-hand smoke is the residue from cigarette smoke that stays on just about every surface exposed to that smoke. The smoke residue clings to hair and fabrics, including clothing, carpets, drapes, and furniture upholstery. Third hand smoke can cause serious health problems. Read More
Coping with Stress
Can stress make you sick? The answer is a resounding yes. If you want to know how to avoid that, it helps to know what stress is and exactly how it affects your body. Read More