The Misuse of ADHD Stimulants Leading to ER Visits
The danger and prevalence of ADHD medication abuse. Written by Sadie George High school and college students who find themselves in the library studying often have probably seen or heard of their peers using Adderall or Ritalin without a prescription. These stimulate medications, along with others, are prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) …
3 Tricep Exercises That Work
Written by Jenna Koford For those wanting to tone their upper arms, these simple triceps exercises are a great place to start. 1. Bench Dips Like its name suggest, the Bench Dip exercises usually involves a bench, chair, or other piece of sturdy furniture. While facing away from the bench, place your hands shoulder-width apart …
Cancer Screenings: Pros and Cons
The medical world has made tremendous progress in cancer screenings and prevention. It is important for everyone, men and women alike, to understand their risk factors for certain types of cancer, and to be tested appropriately. There are sometimes different screening methods for each type of cancer and risks and benefits associated with each. Here …
Childhood Cardiovascular Problems Occur as Young as Age Eight
By Caitlin Schille Historically, cardiovascular problems were seen as an adult’s problem- the classic heart attack stereotype is a mid-to-older-aged businessman. However, new research is indicating that children as young as eight years old already have damage to their hearts. What is fueling this childhood heart damage? The short answer is widespread obesity in children. …
Some Nutrition Advice You Haven’t Heard
Mineral deficiencies are responsible for a host of health problems, which are incorrectly treated by drugs. Some say we should be ingesting certain amounts of vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent disease, like osteoporosis. Robert Thompson, M.D. says these recommendations might actually lead to serious health problems. He offers these suggestions for Americans to take charge of …
Securing Health Insurance Between Jobs
Transitioning between jobs might leave you uncertain about health insurance coverage, but fortunately there are several coverage options for individuals.
Baby Aspirin: The New Wonder Drug
While I was growing up, for many years on the TV I would commonly see advertisements for “Bayer Aspirin – The Wonder Drug.” Well, that is now more true than perhaps ever before! It has long been known that taking aspirin helps reduce the risk of heart attack. Basically, anyone who has ever had a …
4 Facts That Everyone Should Know But Doesn’t
Wait… seriously? We wanted to lay down some knowledge about some things people should know, but somehow get wrong most of the time. Yes, seriously. Women Don’t Really Talk More Than Men Averages: Women: 16,215 words a day Men: 15,669 words a day Sidenote: The range of words used per day was huge. One person …
What Coconut Water is Really Good For
The truths and myths behind all the coconut water buzz Lately it seems that everyone is nuts for coconuts—coconut water that is. From celebrity endorsements to the “mother nature’s sports drink” nickname, coconut water is falling off the shelves around the nation. So what’s all the hype about? Coconut water is said to be low …
To Snack, or Not to Snack?
Should you eat before a workout or not? Written by Taylor Smith | Healthy Magazine Anyone who visits the gym regularly has experienced that age-old dilemma—should I eat something right before I go workout? There seems to be two camps of divided opinion regarding this question. One camp says, no way. The other says, go …
