Women: Know Your Risk for PCOS
July 7, 2015
Many women experience periodic weight gain, occasional acne, irregular periods and difficulty getting pregnant. But when those symptoms persist, they could indicate a deeper issue like PCOS. Also known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, PCOS is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders in women. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of…
Fireworks and the 4th
June 30, 2015
Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand-in-hand. So if a trip to the fireworks stand is in your holiday plans, think safety first. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), approximately 240 people visit emergency rooms across the country each day with injuries associated with fireworks during the weeks surrounding Independence Day.…
The Heartburn of Stomach Acid
June 23, 2015
Heartburn has become such a generic term that you’ll hear people attribute it to everything from a big meal to bad news. But despite the myths and lore, heartburn is a real medical condition worth paying attention to…and it generally has nothing to do with the heart. About 20 percent of Americans suffer from heartburn…
Got Water? Most Kids Don’t.
June 16, 2015
While the importance of drinking water seems obvious, especially during hot Florida summers, a new study by Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that most American children and teens fall short when it comes to fluid intake. In fact, the study revealed that 25 percent of kids ages 6 to 19 didn’t drink…
Set Sail for a Healthy Vacation
June 9, 2015
More than 23 million people will set sail on cruise ships this year. And while cruising offers the ultimate in luxury vacations-from five-star dining to around-the-clock entertainment-the ships are also known as “floating petri dishes” due to the close quarters. But with some preplanning and onboard precautions, you can reduce your chances of illness. Regardless…
Love Your Pets; Hate Their Dander
June 2, 2015
If you’re like millions of dog and cat owners around the country, you love your pets…but hate the allergies they can trigger. This is a common problem when you consider that 32 percent of U.S. households have dogs and 27 percent have cats. Pet dander–tiny flecks of skin shed by cats, dogs and other household…
