Noise Disrupts Circadian Rhythms and Causes Other Health Issues
Over half of the world?s population lives in urban areas. In the United States alone, 80.7% of Americans live in cities. Dr Jacob Kumaresan, director of the World Health Organization?s…
Hidden Dangers of Walking Abnormalities
You have probably read plenty of studies on the importance of sitting correctly. However, we don?t hear nearly as much about the importance of walking correctly, even though the consequences…
How the Medical Marijuana Industry Is Impacting Big Pharma
With medical marijuana currently legal in its various forms in 28 states and upwards of 1.2 million people using this alternative to traditional medication, this trend is starting to impact…
Five Reasons Why Physicians Need to Use Social Media
Physician participation in social media is a health care imperative according to Dr. Kevin Pho, a practicing internist and the founder of KevinMD.com, a leading online health portal; however, many…
Overcoming Emotional Eating Can Help You Shed Up to 100 Pounds
Do you remember the scene from Legally Blonde, where Elle is stuffing her face with chocolates after her breakup? For many people, that scene hits close to home. There are…
Beyond Cutting Sugar: 5 Ways to Cut the Risk of Diabetes
Take a moment and picture someone with diabetes. You are probably seeing an image of someone mowing down on a candy bar, because you have been told repeatedly that eating…
Moles: Simple Skin Issue or Something More?
Being in tune with our bodies is critically important. There are often signs when we aren't eating right, aren't exercising enough, or have an illness that needs to be addressed.…
5 Common Social Media Mistakes Doctors Make
Healthcare professionals across the United States are finally starting to recognize the power of social media. According to research from Demi & Cooper Advertising and DC Interactive Group, 26%…
Strife Under the Knife: 3 Helpful Hints to De-Stress Your Surgery
We?ve all heard old wives tales of surgeries gone grotesquely wrong. In fact, researchers estimate that surgeons in the U.S. accidentally leave a foreign object in a patient?s body up…
