According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 54 million Americans either have osteoporosis or are at risk for it due to low bone mass. ‘The main concern in osteoporosis is the increased risk of fractures,’ says Amy Laude, MD, a family physician with UT Physicians-Southwest. ‘Using the FRAX [Fracture Risk Assessment] tool you can calculate your […]
Trying to Sleep with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions, affecting more than 5 million women and men in the United States. Fibromyalgia pain is different than the pain you may experience from a headache or sprained ankle, but it is just as real. Getting a good night’s sleep is a critical part of managing […]
Teaching Your Children During Christmas About Giving
Christmas is the most celebrated season of the year. It’s when we give special presents to our family and friends and is an especially exciting time for children. Their eyes fill with wonder at the lights, sounds, and homey smells of the holidays. It’s a time when all their senses are aware of traditions and […]
Sophia Bush Reveals Why She Left Chicago P.D.
It was one of the biggest shocks on one of the biggest hits on NBC, when Sophia Bush disappeared from Chicago P.D. Her exiting to work for the Federal Task Force led us to think she would still be appearing on the show, but she never did. She seemed to be the main female character […]
Why is It Harder to Sleep as We Age?
Have you noticed that the older you get, the harder it is to go to sleep and stay asleep? Insomnia is common among people who are 65 yrs. and older. They complain of frequently waking up after they finally go to sleep. Why is this? What are some causes? Gaining weight. As we age, our […]
Parents of 2 yr. old with Cancer Launch Global Search for Rare-Blood Type Donors
Zainab was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer, a few months ago, but her parents believe the tumor was growing in her stomach for around 10 months before the diagnosis. The girl’s parents noticed she was eating less, getting fevers and wouldn’t play with other children. Neuroblastoma affects children under the age of […]
Mumps Cases Reported on U.S. College Campuses
Multiple cases of mumps have been reported at campuses in South Carolina and the Chicago area. According to reports, Lewis University, Columbia College, Clemson University, Tri-County Technical College, and Loyola University are among the campuses that are affected. Mumps outbreaks can occur any time of year. A major factor contributing to outbreaks is being in a crowded environment, […]
Science Verifies these Links to Cancer
MSN released on their lifestyle section [a report from Business Insider] the scientific findings of 25 things that have been certifiably linked to the formation and growth of cancer cells in the human body. Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in the United States. Cancer is a result of damage or genetic mutations […]
Home Improvements are the best New Year’s Resolutions
Every year, we make personal resolutions for the New Year. They usually involve weight loss, joining a gym, making time for ourselves, and typically focused on our health. We seldom forget that a lot of our stress can come from our living conditions when unfinished tasks have snowballed. When we feel we cannot invite friends […]
“Sully” President George H.W. Bush’s Service Dog will travel with Him one last time
A picture surfaced on Sunday, 12/2/2018, of the late President George H. W. Bush’s service dog, ‘Sully’ lying beside his coffin in Houston along with the caption, “Mission Complete.” Many took to the media to say, “We just don’t deserve dogs.” Man’s best friend has never been more witnessed than in this moving photo. Sully […]