Monthly Archives: November 2013

Holiday Heart Syndrome: Rethink Your Drinks

November 30, 2013 no comments

Holiday seasons are wonderful times for getting together with family and friends. We all know that when all your loved ones get together, it becomes a party. What a terrific time that is, however, be...

Hepatitis C, what you need to know.

November 29, 2013 no comments

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that attacks the liver and causes it inflammation. Hepatitis C is one of several hepatitis viruses and is typically considered to be among the most serious of them. H...

Safe Drinking Water in Developing Countries

November 28, 2013 no comments

The most common hazard for people traveling in developing countries is unsafe drinking water. Statistics show that 768 million people do not have access to safe drinking water. Research the country y...

Stress relieving foods.

November 27, 2013 no comments

Is there really a thing as stress relieving foods? The truth is we all have stress but how we handle it makes the difference. Stress management can be a powerful tool for wellness, since too much str...

Cell Transplant, New Hope for Diabetes

November 26, 2013 no comments

Diabetes is a condition that affects nearly 26 million Americans. Many patients live with it from year to year, but it is a slow killer. It is the either the sole cause of death or a contributor in h...

Migraine headaches, new guidelines.

November 25, 2013 no comments

It’s estimated that 12 percent of Americans get migraine headaches, women are three times more prone to as men. The American Headache Society published new recommendations in the November-Decem...

Family Caregiving: 6 Tips to Relieve Stress

November 22, 2013 no comments

Family Caregiving Family caregiving can mean anything from taking care of a family member with a mental  or  physical disorder, to taking care of an elderly person who just needs a little extra help....

Head Impact Sensors: Play Hard, Play Safe

November 21, 2013 no comments

The University of Pittsburgh tells us that there are nearly 300,000 sports-related concussions per year. These concussions are serious by themselves, however, if not properly cared for, they will onl...

Child Safety for Teenage Parents: Common Mistakes

November 20, 2013 no comments

Studies show that there is a high rate of injury for children who are born to teenage parents. Lack of experience and knowledge is to stand responsible for these rates. Whether the incident was inten...

Winter allergies tips.

November 19, 2013 no comments

Spring and summer are not the only seasons allergies act up. With winter approaching it triggers winter allergies for some of us. Dr. William Reisacher, director of The Allergy Center in the Departme...