Don’t Distress…De-Stress

As much as we all need one, there is no cure for stress. No matter how many stressful situations we overcome, there will always be more to deal with. The key to living stress free is learning how to manage your stress levels through simple breathing exercises and...

Air Pollution and What It Means for Your Health

Have you taken a good look at the sky lately? Things are looking gloomy out there; and that could mean adverse health effects. You may experience some kind of air pollution-related symptoms already, such as: watery eyes, coughing or wheezing. These irritating symptoms...

What vaccines do you need, and when?

Although we hate to admit it, summer is coming to an end, and children need to prepare for their return to school. That means shopping for new clothes, buying school supplies, and of course, getting vaccines. Following the recommended immunization schedule by the...

The Benefits of Sunlight

Though intense overexposure to sunlight can lead to burns and even skin cancer, did you know that a moderate amount of the vitamin D vitamin provided by sunlight can promote bone growth and prevent illnesses such as breast and colon cancer, inflammation, multiple...

Are Video Games Bad for You?

Most families have at least one game system in their homes. With the advances of technology, games are available on smart phones, Ipads, and the usual gaming systems like computers and Wii. With all the games available at your fingertips, you might find yourself...