Importance of Prenatal Care

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If you’re expecting a new baby, you probably have lost sleep wondering if your home is properly prepared for your child’s debut. You have the nursery set up, a truckload of diapers and an ever-growing wardrobe for baby. Your home is all set for the birth, but don’t forget the importance of your baby’s current home in … Continued

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT?

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In my practice, clients will typically come in for a consultation concerning injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident more than one month after the accident has occurred. In general, it is after this time that people realize that they have sustained personal injuries,which warrant a visit to an attorney for advice. However, what a person does or does not … Continued

How do I know if my child has Learning Related Vision Problems?

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People learn three ways; auditory, tactile/ kinesthetic, and visual. 65% of the population learns best visually. Did you know 80% of what a child learns in school is information that is presented visually? If your child’s vision is not at its best, they may not be seeing a large percentage of the information being offered for them to learn. Their minds may be churning, trying to clarify a … Continued

Does a Room’s Temperature Affect Our Metabolism?

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By Brianna Siciliano Something that most people do not know is that human beings have two main types of fat: white fat and brown fat. White fat stores extra energy, and when your body has too many white fat cells, risks for diseases (like type two diabetes) increase. Brown fat, on the other hand, burns chemical energy to create … Continued

HEALTH NEWS: Over-the-counter sleep medicine is linked to dementia

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By Joely Phenes Researchers have discovered a significant link between high use of anticholinergic drugs – including popular non-prescription sleep aids and the antihistamine Benadryl (diphenhydramine) – and increased risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people. Anticholinergics are a class of drug that blocks the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain and body. Although the … Continued

IMPORTANT VITAMINS THAT CAN HELP REDUCE STRESS THIS WINTER

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Winter is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but the harsh weather and the pressures from work or school can cause tremendous stress during the holiday season. Don’t let winter bring you down! There are a few important vitamins that, when added into your diet, can reduce the effects of stress significantly. Vitamin … Continued

Best Beauty Buys Under $10

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By Stefanie Maglio When it comes to cosmetics, there are two things to look for: quality and cost. Makeup for many people is an important part of their morning routine. Therefore they need products that will work best for them and last for a while too. However, no one is looking to spend a ton of money on something as … Continued

Want to ditch the bottle? FIND ECO-FRIENDLY, HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO BOTTLED WATER

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Staying hydrated is incredibly important. Most Americans are aware of the problems caused by dehydration, and as a result over the years we have developed a new love: bottled water. It’s clean, safe and relatively inexpensive — and according to some it tastes better than tap water. But, unfortunately, there is nothing green or sustainable about bottled … Continued

How to be an Optimist

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By Jordan Tinitigan There are two types of people in this world. There are the optimists, who see the glass half full, and the pessimists, who see the glass half empty. Most people try to be an optimist, even though they feel like they carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. Sometimes it … Continued

CDC recommends only two HPV shots for younger adolescents Fewer shots offer more incentive to prevent HPV cancers

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CDC recommended this month that 11- to 12-year-olds receive two doses of HPV vaccine at least six months apart rather than the previously recommended three doses to protect against cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Teens and young adults who start the series later, at ages 15 through 26 years, will continue to need three doses of HPV vaccine … Continued