Are you middle aged? What exactly is the definition of middle age? Is it a number? Is it a situation? Are you middle aged when you hit 45 or 50? Or when you send your children off to college? The good news is that middle age is not necessarily a numerical milestone. People are …
If you have a middle school child you have probably seen changes in your child and their friends since they started middle school. If they are not interested in dating, then their friends are and they are definitely aware of the changes in the boy/girl dynamic. The boys and girls that used to have fun …
Many people have conditions that require daily medications. Asthma is a common medical problem that needs to be controlled with daily medication. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are also conditions that require doctor’s care and daily medications. Diabetes is another condition that needs constant medical monitoring. It is important to take your medications …
Spring has sprung! Flowers and trees are blooming, the sun is shining and grass is green again. For many people spring means spending time outdoors and enjoying the balmy weather before the heat of summer begins. Spring may also mean allergy season to many people, even people who are otherwise healthy with no chronic …
Medication management is important for everyone. It is important to ensure there are no medication interactions and also to maintain your prescribed regimen to ensure good health. Senior Citizens in particular, often take many different medications to treat different symptoms and conditions. According to an article in American Nurse today, over 44 % of …
Accidental poisoning and overdose is a horrible tragedy. Infants and Children under 5 are most likely to be victims of accidental poisoning and overdose because they are naturally curious and often put things in their mouths. According to poison control, over half of the 2.4 million cases of poisonings reported a year involve …
It is February, and for most of the country it is a cold month with the possibility of winter storms. When the weather forecast includes snow or ice we all run to the store and buy milk and bread. Are you also preparing yourself medically for winter weather? A snow or ice storm …
Chronic pain can be a real problem. Chronic pain can interrupt your life. It can stop you from doing the things you enjoy because the pain is too much. Chronic pain can make your everyday routine seem impossible, making you feel helpless. Many people suffer from chronic pain. Chronic back pain is perhaps …
The teenage years are a tricky time. Your child is growing from child to adult and may be anxious to make their own decisions and choices, and even their own mistakes. This can lead to experimentation with many things, drugs and alcohol included. According to DARE 90% of teenagers have experimented with alcohol …
It is that time again. Time for a new year, time to get organized! Many people make New Year’s resolutions. Among the top resolutions are to lose weight or stop drinking or smoking. People like a fresh start in the New Year. It is cold outside, so it is a good time …
