By Balpreet Singh, MD. OB/GYN By now it’s well established and generally well known that obesity has become an epidemic in the US. The shifting of a “normal” BMI towards a heavier population is increasing the occurrence of a wide spectrum of health issues related to obesity. What’s even more …

1. Try Running Early in the Morning It’s the coolest, most serene part of the day, and there’s nothing like a morning run to boost your mood all day long. 2. Drink Like Crazy Even if you don’t feel thirsty, drink at least 8 oz. of fluid each hour, and …

By Dana Hall McCain iMOM.com Parental Controls for Kids’ ElectronicsThink it’s impossible to keep an eye on your kids’ use of the internet and smartphones? Not so! Today’s parental control software options make it simple and allow you to give your children levels of freedom based upon their maturity and …

Screening tests can find diseases early, when they’re easiest to treat. Talk to your doctor about which preventive medical tests you need to stay healthy. Body Mass Index – Your body mass index, or BMI, is a measure of your body fat based on your height and weight. It is …

Many people who suffer from occasional discomfort, such as stomachache, headache, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, gas, tired ness, etc., tend to ignore these symptoms or pay little attention to their inconvenience. This is particularly true if a conventional doctor’s examination does not result in a diagnosis of disease or pathological explanation. …

Through clinical research studies, doctors may find new and better ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses in the future. All investigational medicines have to be researched for many years and FDA approved before doctors can prescribe them. Volunteers are very important to this process. Without volunteers, we …

Because of the ultraviolet radiation it emits, the sun is inherently dangerous to human skin. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology stipulates that there is no safe way to tan. Tanning is the skin’s natural response to damage from the sun. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency proclaims that everybody, …

Dr. Kevin Brooks – Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD) are characterized by recurrent episodes of a reduced amount or even cessation of respiratory airflow (i.e. breathing) during sleep. This is caused by collapse of tissues in the back of the throat, at the levels of the …

We protect our skin with sunscreen, but what about our eyes? Most of us are aware of the dangerous effects ultraviolet (UV) rays have on our skin, but few of us realize the danger imposed on our eyes. UV radiation, whether from natural sunlight or artificial UV rays, can damage …

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is the process of restoring and maintaining hormone balance with hormones that are biologically identical to hormones produced by the human body. BHRT is commonly used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, sleep disorders, decreased libido, and an increased …