The average life expectancy in the United States has fallen in the last two years. You're probably thinking cancer and heart disease must be rearing their cruel, ugly heads, right? Wrong. Drug overdoses and general substance abuse are to blame. Think about that! The table below, originally published by
Scared of going to the doctor? You’re not alone. I hear it almost every day from friends, family, and my patients! People are scared of what they’re going to be told. One fear is of the great unknown: you have cancer, you have early signs of
Everywhere you look, you find news praising the health benefits of eating fish. Fish is a lean protein, packed with vitamins and minerals and low in saturated fat. The kind of fish containing high levels of omega-3 fatty acids are even better for us! By now
The FDA is cracking down on a growing number of cosmetic companies claiming their products reduce the structure of a wrinkle or actually boost collagen stimulation. Sound familiar? Whether it's a drugstore brand for $10 or a department store brand selling for over $100, the claims
The fact that most teenagers are sleep deprived is not news to most of us. Think that sleep deprivation makes teens grumpy, emotionally labile, and likely to have poor attention spans? You are correct. But that lack of sleep may mean more serious side effects than just
Doctor Annie joins other female doctors to discuss challenges they've faced in their careers for a Dr. Who on BBC promotional campaign.
Americans are more depressed than ever, with about 15% of all age groups on some sort of anti-depressant medication. Since Prozac debuted in 1988, the number of Americans on these medications has been steadily increasing. The problem is this: More and more people’s depression is no
Macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. It is more common than you think. If you are like many people, you probably do not know a lot about the condition or understand what
...and so much more! Beans are the real deal—a whole food, packed with nutrients that do wonders for our hearts, bones, digestive system, and beyond. They are found everywhere and they don't cost a lot. So, let's take advantage of this superfood! Why are beans a superfood?
Recently, my 9-year-old son has been having a tough time falling asleep. He had gotten better after many frustrating nights of continuously coming into our room, pleading with me to lay with him for “another 5 minutes” or worse, to sleep with us (NO!) until
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