Jan
18
2010
I thought this article on tanning was very interesting. I used to think it was all in my head when I’d feel better both physically and mentally after tanning. Doesn’t it just suck that so many of those things that feel good are so darn bad for us?
Tanning’s effects may be more than skin deep.
A [...]
Jan
15
2010
Although colds and allergies may share some of the same symptoms, they are very different diseases. Here’s why:
Cause. Colds are caused by viruses. Allergies are an immune system response caused by exposure to an allergen — something you’re allergic to — such as pollen or pet dander. Cold viruses are easily spread from person to [...]
Dec
01
2009
While discussing his OCD addiction on Good Morning America with Robin today, Howie Mandel stated that when he wrote his book it was not to disclose his OCD. Howie told Robin while walking down the street he ran into a fan, which told him of their OCD addiction. In a short time the fan was [...]
Aug
21
2009
The Obesity Society strongly opposes the current billboard campaign from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) promoting vegetarianism at the expense of stigmatizing overweight and obese persons. The PETA billboard ad displays an image of an overweight woman in a bikini, with the text "Save the Whales – Lose the Blubber: Go Vegetarian." [...]
Apr
30
2009
I find it more than a little upsetting when the government takes the whole day, to try and change the name of the Swine flu.
It seems that there are those that are upset with the name, so therefore we spend the day on the name instead of looking for answers as to finding the cause [...]
Mar
09
2009
Being a mother that lost a child after spending 13 years trying to keep him alive, I can’t wait to see the results of stem cells research.
My son suffered form a kidney disease and died from a stroke in the end.
If stem cells were an option when Tony was alive, I might still have him.
It [...]
Jan
29
2009
After reading about this study I wondered to myself how many people just did not admit they were abusive to their relative with dementia or Alzheimer. My heart just wrenched when I thought about this.
I know how stressful life can be juggling all the things in one’s lives. Kids, work, church events, family events, [...]
Jan
15
2009
Something that I am all too familiar with. Something in my mind says" if you cannot get it done within the time you have to work with……just wait". I battle this all the time. I have read many books. I have listened to many theories and can concur with most that the anxiety caused by [...]
Jan
13
2009
I’m fully aware that sleep deprivation is used as a form of torture . . . . . . . . But who can sleep with all the problems we have. If people are terrified about the future, they will not sleep. [...]
Oct
09
2008
For those who like to play armchair politics – and those who don’t believe there’s such a thing as working poor – I’m wondering what their personal opinion is and what they would recommend this family do.
I’ve just seen a family featured on CNN. The mother wearing a bandana around her head, as many women [...]