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
Just about everyone has either done a juice cleanse or knows someone who has. Ads are everywhere. Boosted by celebrities swearing by the benefits of cleanses, people are flocking to the growing number of companies offering juice cleanses for anywhere from 3 days to several
Whether or not you are excited for the fall, a trip to the eye doctor with your kids MUST be on your to-do list as we get ready to head back to school. Why an ophthalmologist visit? You want an Eye MD examining your child,
Note: This excerpt was originally published on WeightWatchers Canada and was re-published here on DocAnnie.com. By: Sarah Munn Cryotherapy, for the uninitiated, is a treatment in which the body is exposed to below-freezing temperatures for a brief period of time. Though it started as a fad and has been
These popular superfoods may be old news in some parts of the world, but they’re making quite an entrance in the United States. Here are some of the most popular superfoods right now in a nutshell: Cassava Cassava is a nutty-flavored, starchy root vegetable. In the United
Have you heard about the new health concept of infrared saunas? Here’s the deal: they aren’t your typical sauna sweat session! In an infrared sauna, your blood vessels dilate, mimicking the same increase in heart rate that you experience when exercising. So when you leave the
Bacteria and microorganisms can be good for us—to an extent. When it comes to our phones and other technology we’re using every day, it’s important to be aware of what we’re doing to stay clean and clear of sickness from these germs. Our devices are covered
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