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Ladies (and Gentlemen), Check Your Thyroid
Ladies (and Gentlemen), Check Your Thyroid Ever wondered why you had trouble losing weight, had such dry skin, your hair and nails always seem brittle, and your hands and feet seem to be cold when the rest of you feels fine? Did you ever wake up in the morning feeling tired, depressed and you […]
Read MoreThe Threat of Childhood Obesity
The Threat of Childhood Obesity Obesity is a major problem in our society, and I especially worry about our children. Not only does it affect their health, but obesity affects a child’s psychological and social behaviors too. A child who overweight may be taunted and bullied, as being overweight is often stigmatized. Many overweight […]
Read MoreKids with Cell Phones
Kids with Cell Phones I just recently heard a statistic that 9 out of 10 children under the age of 10 have cell phones now. Wow, can you imagine the money the cell phone companies are making? For each child with a cell phone, there is a parent or guardian who also has a […]
Read MoreA Good News Day
A Good News Day I had a wonderful experience a couple of days ago that I would like to share with you. Some of you may think my news doesn’t seem like much but it made my heart jump up and down for joy. This website or blog that I write has become my […]
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving, world!
Happy Thanksgiving, world! We have all heard the song, What A Wonderful World, but when you see this video, you will believe it to be true. There is much wonder in this short video. As we look down from space, we seem so small, but we are a collective group. We need each other. […]
Read MoreMore Than 1 in 4 American Women Are Taking Mental Health Meds
More Than 1 in 4 American Women Are Taking Mental Health Meds Have you had anxiety or depression lately? It seems you are not alone. More than 1 in 4 American women took at least one Mental Health Medication last year for conditions like anxiety and depression. The report by Pharmacy Benefits Manager, Medco, […]
Read MoreShould I get the flu vaccine?
Should I get the flu vaccine? (I wrote this article not to be negative but to encourage people to become empowered about their health and learn to research simple articles in order to make great decisions.) Every year about this time people are constantly asking me what is my opinion on the flu vaccine. I […]
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The 7 Dirtiest Surfaces in America
The 7 Dirtiest Surfaces in America A consumer product company named Kimberly–Clark, released a report recently about the amount of bacteria on public surfaces. The study involved extensive testing in six major United States cities. The company looked for a certain molecule present in all living cells called Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP. The company […]
Read MoreCDC Study Shows 1 In 25 Teens Take Antidepressants
CDC Study Shows 1 In 25 Teens Take Antidepressants A study just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is said to be the first to offer statistics on how many teens between the ages of 12 and 17 are on antidepressants. The study revealed that 1 in 25 adolescents are […]
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