The Link Between Your Cell Phone and Insomnia

Are you suffering from insomnia? Is the recommended eight hours of uninterrupted sleep eluding you?  If you answered yes, you should know that one potential cause of insomnia is your cell phone and/or other electronic devices.  Surfing the internet, connecting with social media apps and watching television before your bedtime can be detrimental to your health.…

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FDA Approves First Drug For Sexual Desire Disorder In Women

In July 2015, the FDA approved Flibanserin (Addyi), a drug targeted for women who suffer from low sexual desire. For many years men have had multiple prescription medications to treat erectile dysfunction. Who hasn’t seen commercials for Viagra? Viagra was first approved in 1990 for treatment of male impotence.  And since then, there have been nine…

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If You Want a Stronger Immune System…Hit The Gym

As if we need another reason to exercise, a research conducted by Dr. Richard Simpson at the University of Houston “suggests that exercise strengthens immune cells, improving their response to bacteria and viral infections and making them better at recognizing and killing cancer cells.”  According to Dr. Simpson’s research, people who exercise 20 to 30…

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Do You Know What’s In Your Menstrual Napkin or Tampon?

Have you ever wondered what materials are used to make menstrual pads and tampons? Are the materials safe? Apparently, in years past manufacturers of pads and tampons have not been forthcoming with that information. Consumer groups have wanted to know for years what pads and tampons are made of. The environmental movement and awareness of toxic…

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Pulmonary Embolism: What You Should Know

Celebrity, singer, talk-show host and recent contestant on the ABC television series, Dancing With The Stars (DWTS), Tamar Braxton announced that she has blood clots in her lungs. As a result, she was forced to leave DWTS. In addition, she cancelled her tour performances. I am always grateful when celebrities share their medical history with their fans.  It’s…

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