New Device to Treat Sleep Apnea
Last August, I asked if any of you felt chronically tired and fatigued and if you had problems sleeping or getting a good night’s rest. I pointed out that there…
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Tips for Men and Their Prostates
Did you know that at least 50% of men over the age of 50 suffer from an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? The older a man gets, the…
Pet Lovers Making Traveling Harder for People with Support Animals
A growing number of people are finding it helpful to have some type of support animal (often referred to as emotional support animal), to help them deal with whatever physical…
Scholastic Pushing LGBT Content in Children’s Books
As parents, we have a responsibility for what goes into our kids’ minds. What kids read, especially when the material is endorsed by their school, impacts their young minds which…
The Wonders of Honey
Who doesn’t like the sweet taste of honey. It’s used to sweeten hot tea, hot cereal and many food products. People spread honey on bread, use it in a sandwich…
Menopause and the Workplace
Menopause generally begins between the ages of 45 to 55, but can begin when a woman is only in her 30s. In some women, it may not start until after…
What to Do If You Have the Flu
Health officials are saying this year’s flu season will be an especially serious or difficult one. It has already reached epidemic levels in every state accept Hawaii. Hospitals are already…
Elderly Visits to ER Often Signals Major Changes
The last time you visited the emergency room of any hospital or an urgent care center, who made up most of the people waiting to be seen? From my limited…
Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery for Diabetics Diminish Over Time
Type 2 diabetes has been directly linked to obesity, among several other factors. Quite often, this type of diabetes can be controlled by diet and exercise, without medication and in…
5 Commonly Prescribed Drugs that Can Harm Your Health
Do you know anyone that is a clean freak and yet seems to be the one always getting sick? Think about this – why are farmers often much healthier than…