Researchers assessed the severity of symptoms and medication use of 103 former smokers with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and found that the severity of CRS decreased to the levels of nonsmoking CRS patients over the course of about ten years. The … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention
Do You Have a Spring Weather Kit?
Spring can bring unpredictable weather, such as tornadoes, thunderstorms, or floods. To help prepare for the surprises such weather can bring, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following essential emergency supplies: a … [Read more...]
Keeping Teens Safe in the Sun
Teens often enjoy the sun without worrying about wrinkles, sun damage, or skin cancer, but experts say that parents should have a conversation with their children about staying safe while outdoors during the warmer months. The American Academy of … [Read more...]
A Clean Bedroom Can Aid Sleep
An organized and comfortable bedroom can help you reduce stress and help you to sleep more soundly. The National Sleep Foundation recommends the following to help organize your room: remove all electronics, including the TV; use light bulbs that are … [Read more...]
Protect Your Child’s Body Image
What you say can affect your children, even if you don't think they are listening—so when talking about body image, remember to have a positive attitude. The United States (US) Department of Health and Human Services suggests the following: avoid … [Read more...]
A Good Night’s Sleep May Save Your Life
Good sleep quality for men may mean the difference between life and death. In this study, researchers analyzed long-term data on more than 823,000 men in the United States and found that men under the age of 65 who slept just three to five hours per … [Read more...]
Poison-Proof Your Bathroom
The bathroom can contain many drugs and household products that can be harmful to children. To keep kids safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the following: store medications inside a locked cabinet; safely dispose of all expired … [Read more...]
What Is Angina?
Chest pain that occurs when your heart doesn’t get enough oxygenated blood is referred to as angina. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute mentions the following triggers: increased emotional stress, exposure to extreme hot or cold … [Read more...]
Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Protect Some Kids from High Blood Pressure.
Researchers wanted to see if a woman's folic acid levels and heart disease risk factors (high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity) during pregnancy individually or jointly had an impact on a child's blood pressure. They found an association between … [Read more...]
Enjoy a Massage
The use of massage therapy can help can help relax the body and mind as well as ease pain and stress. The Mayo Clinic says possible benefits of massage include: managing anxiety, stress-related insomnia, and headache; easing pain and discomfort … [Read more...]
Sugar Can Impact Sleep
Reducing the amount of sugar in your diet can lead to a more restful night's sleep. The National Sleep Foundation notes the following: too much sugar may increase your risk of waking during the night; your energy may crash after a high-sugar treat, … [Read more...]
Make an Emergency Plan for Allergic Reactions
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that needs to be treated right away. Creating an emergency plan is key to protecting a child from a deadly allergic reaction, especially when they're at school. According to the American Academy of … [Read more...]
Smoking Increases Substance Abuse Relapse Risk
For substance abusers in recovery, those who continue to smoke or start smoking are at least twice as likely to relapse as those who don't smoke. This suggest incorporating smoking cessation and prevention strategies into substance abuse treatment … [Read more...]
You Can Reduce Stress
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these stress reducing suggestions: exercise regularly; eat nutritious meals; get plenty of sleep; stretch, breathe deeply, or practice relaxation training; move past things that are out of your … [Read more...]