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When Noise Makes You Crazy
Most of us have negative reactions to certain sounds, the most famous of which is probably chalk or fingernails on a blackboard. (Interestingly, as chalk and blackboards go the way of the floppy disk, many people are just as bothered by the sound of dry erase markers squeaking on whiteboards.) But there’s a big difference... CONTINUE READING→
Could peer mentors help people with apnea get a better night of sleep?
Imagine going to sleep and having someone jab you 30 to 80 times an hour, every hour, until your alarm goes off. How rested would you feel in the morning? That’s how one patient describes what it feels like to suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing sometimes hundreds of times a night. The... CONTINUE READING→
How to Impress Her on Valentine’s Day
You asked her for a date on Valentine’s Day. Now what? You really want to impress her. Dinner and a movie? A dinner show? Just dinner? A ball game? Hot tubbing or a spa? Karaoke? Salsa dancing? Split some chocolate lava cake? The pressure is on. It must be perfect. What’s a guy to do?... CONTINUE READING→
Men: Be aware of these chronic diseases
Although the gap has definitely decreased, men still live an average of five years less than women. And although both men and women are affected by chronic illness, men tend to smoke and drink more than women increasing their risk of many diseases. To top it off, men are also much less diligent about getting... CONTINUE READING→
Dental Implant Materials: There is a Difference
Do you think all dental implant materials are created equal? They’re definitely not. While patients shouldn’t have to think about the make, model and material of their dental implants like they would as if purchasing a car, they should have full confidence their board-certified periodontist has done his or her implant purchase homework. There are... CONTINUE READING→
When Being Number One Is Bad News
It’s no secret that guilt plays havoc with our health. People who feel guilty for extended periods of time are, on average, more depressed, more anxious, more stressed, and have a weaker immune system than those who go through life without the guilt. They’re also more likely to engage in risky, destructive behavior, including self-medicating... CONTINUE READING→
Epigenetics: The Real Reason You Are Who You Are
You share 99.5% of your DNA with the person sitting next to you. In fact, you share 97.5% of your DNA with mice. And, believe it or not, 50% of banana DNA is identical to yours! So what makes you so special? Epigenetics. The New Plastics Remember the scene in “The Graduate” when the smug, older businessman... CONTINUE READING→
3 New Medical Technologies That Are Already Saving Lives
In the past year, several significant tech advances have changed the way we think about the medical field. From groundbreaking emergency room equipment to data-gathering apps, this new hardware and software is already having a wide-ranging effect on doctors, nurses and their patients. In a hospital setting, technology has the power to simplify and streamline... CONTINUE READING→
Most common causes of abdominal fat
The waist is usually the first place excess fat goes. Unfortunately, it is also one of the hardest areas on our bodies to lose weight. Having excess belly, or abdominal, fat is worse than having excess fat on most other places on our body. It can put people at an increased risk for common diseases,... CONTINUE READING→
Winter Ain’t Over, and Neither is S.A.D
If you’re feeling some of those winter blues, check out this helpful infographic on S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Dissorder).