We’re not going to give you all the reasons you need digital detox. Because the suggestion to part with your smartphone is like the suggestion to quit driving a car. Like your car, your phone is just a tool that does a…Read More »
Hey guys, we’re back for another round of Ask a Health Coach. This week, Erin sheds light on the health benefits of dairy products, when too much fiber is to blame, and why we should all stop labeling foods as good and…Read More »
Cardiogenic shock: a life-threatening condition Cardiogenic shock is a condition in which the heart suddenly stops pumping enough blood to meet our body’s needs for oxygen and nutrients. Cardiogenic shock is usually caused by a severe heart attack, but not every patient…Read More »
The COVID-19 vaccination program for children ages 12-15 has now started. Thousands of young people across the country have already taken the opportunity to get vaccinated. This blog answers key questions about the program. Why do young people between the ages of…Read More »
from Ann Z. Bauer, University of Massachusetts Lowell the Research letter is a short version of interesting scientific work. The big idea Increasing evidence shows that the use of acetaminophen – widely known under the brand name Tylenol – during pregnancy poses…Read More »
Some teenagers and young adults can be moody or downright uncomfortable at times. As a parent, you may be tempted to dismiss it as an adolescent fear, but should you? Although mood swings and difficulties can be viewed as part of being…Read More »
Growing up in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, where people sometimes die from preventable or treatable diseases such as diarrhea, typhoid and malaria, Abdifitah taught Mohamed a painful lesson: Adequate health care is essential. In 1996, Mohamed’s mother died of septicemia after spending nine…Read More »
Mental Health Awareness – Dr. Emeka, doctor and brand ambassador for fitness and lifestyle app Freeletics, shows 6 ways you can control your post-pandemic mood During the pandemic, it’s pretty fair to say that many of us are struggling with our mental…Read More »
Personal injury can be an unfortunate accident, usually a workplace mishap. Any physical injury can cause temporary impairment or permanent loss of body parts, affecting daily activities and schedule. Certainly more than the physical pain and treatment, our minds react the fastest…Read More »
Physical health and mental health are linked in a number of ways. If one is good, the other is likely to follow suit, but the opposite is also true. If one is bad, the other can suffer too. The relationship between physical…Read More »