Author Archives: Lisa
Tips to Battle A Summer Sunburn
Many people will try to soak up as much sun as possible as this summer. If one of those hot days should result in a sunburn, check out these tips to get a little sunburn relief. “Unfortunately, there’s no fast-fix … Continue reading
Students Return From Science Meet With Bed Bugs
A group of high school students visiting Penn State for a science competition say they came home with bed bugs. According to Fox News, the school did have a bed bug problem in one of the dorms. While the school … Continue reading
Hospital Removes Sugary Drinks to Encourage Healthy Living and Fight Obesity.
A hospital in Indiana has decided to remove all sugary drinks from its cafeteria and vending machines. In an effort to offer more healthy choices, Indiana University Health hopes to do its part to encourage healthy living and fight obesity. … Continue reading
Study: Pet Owners Live Longer
Having a pet doesn’t just provide a companion, your pet may also help you live longer. According to a new study backed by the American Heart Association, having a pet encourages exercise and keeps stress levels low. Dogs keep humans … Continue reading
Judge Stops NYC’s Large Soda Ban
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is creating quite stir with his campaign to ban large sodas. In the latest chapter of the soda battle, a judge struck down the ban days before it was supposed to go into effect. The … Continue reading
Top 3 Little-Known Fat Traps At Restaurants
Trying to eat healthy at restaurants isn’t always easy. While some restaurants have become more transparent about calorie counts, many still keep those stats a secret. Plus, “everything at a restaurant is 10 times more decadent than what you make … Continue reading
Viagra: Not Just For ED
Viagra has become one of the most popular pharmaceuticals on the market. The little blue pill that treats erectile dysfunction just hit its 15th birthday, but Viagra has many other uses. Check out other uses for Viagra: Viagra may help … Continue reading
Sunscreen: Which is best?
As you’re stocking up on sunscreen this season beware: not all sunscreens are created equal. A watchdog group recently examined the ingredients in sunscreen and put out a consumer list of the best and worst sunscreens. The Environmental Work Group … Continue reading
Dentist May Have Exposed Thousands to Hepatitis, HIV
More than 7,000 people were told their dentist could have exposed them to HIV or Hepatitis. Unsafe conditions Health officials say they found unsanitary conditions at W. Scott Harrington’s dental practice near Tulsa Oklahoma. Harrington reportedly allowed technicians to perform … Continue reading
Health Effects Linger From Superstorm Sandy
East coast residents are still dealing with the effects of Superstorm Sandy. While most of the storm cleanup is complete from the late October storm, health experts are still concerned about the effects of mold left behind by high water … Continue reading
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