Preventive Health
What to eat after lap-band surgery
I know everybody is very excited about Gov. Chris Christie’s new effort to lose weight. Christie has reportedly lost 40 pounds so far, but it is important to remember that maintaining that weight loss will have a lot to do with adopting the proper diet and lifestyle.
Antidepressant medication linked with increased risk of superbug infection
Certain types of antidepressants may put people at an increased risk for developing a deadly superbug infection, a new study suggested.
Governor Christie is adding years to his life by having lap-band surgery
I am very pleased that Gov. Chris Christie came out publicly to talk about his weight-reduction surgery. I know that for years he has struggled with his weight, but one thing is for sure now: He will add years to his life.
The best nutrition tips for picky eaters
All parents swap strategies for keeping their infants from becoming picky eaters: Make sure you feed them vegetables before fruits (otherwise they’ll just want sweet-tasting food), offer a wide variety of foods, flavors and textures as soon as they can start eating and if you breastfeed, make sure you get a variety of flavors in your diet (so that the flavor profiles are passed...
Study: Genital warts decline by 90 percent thanks to HPV vaccine
Incidences of genital warts declined by more than 90 percent in adolescent and teenage girls in the first four to five years after the introduction of a free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Australia, MedPage Today reported.
Should you take a Multivitamin?
The supplement industry is a billion dollar business. Americans pour billions and billions of dollars into drinks, pills and tablets seeking better health and hoping to lower the risk of chronic disease. Multivitamins are among the most purchased supplements on the market, yet the value of the multivitamin is often called into question.
When Stress Leads to Weight Gain
Whether it is holiday mayhem or all the little things that add up over the course of the year, stress can destroy your well-being. Stress negatively impacts multiple body systems, impairing your immune system, darkening your mood and adding a little extra padding to your waistline. Simple stress reduction techniques and a bit of awareness can ensure you don’t become a victim of stress.
Old-Fashioned Medical Remedies Making a Comeback
Just like in fashion when trends come back in style – in medicine, too, some of these ‘old-time’ cures are making a comeback.
Leeches have been used for more than 2,500 years to treat many different ailments. The blood-suckers are utilized in India and other countries to treat gout, arthritis, vertigo, sinusitis and even acne.
Babies shouldn't get solid food until 6 months of age
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found many mothers are feeding babies solid foods earlier than the recommended age of six months, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends solid foods are introduced to infants no earlier than six months of age.
7 Tips for Avoiding SIDS
The leading cause of death in otherwise healthy babies more than a month old is SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome. It occurs in about 50 of every 100,000 births in the U.S. SIDS applies to any infant whose death is sudden and unexplained. Usually, the infant is found dead after having been put to sleep, and a subsequent autopsy finds absolutely nothing wrong with the baby.
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