Addiction is an equal opportunity destroyer. It is inconceivable that there is anyone in the world who has more than one degree of separation from someone with addiction issues. There are no longer any neighborhoods where the discovery of drug trafficking should come as a surprise. There are no parents who should be shocked that...Continue reading
It can be difficult for parents and teachers to know what to do to help a child reach their potential when they have a developmental disability, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). About one in 68 children in the United States are diagnosed with ASD, a diagnosis that is nearly...Continue reading
Recently, there’s been a push to prevent head injuries associated with contact sports. While sports organizations have instituted rules to prevent such injuries, there’s another approach that appears to be even more effective: Virtual reality (VR) headsets, which are being used to diagnose head injuries, including concussions. Just this year, the NFL acknowledged that repeated...Continue reading
When it comes to rehabs and opiate addiction treatment, there is no such thing as a “one size fits all” solution. It is also important to remember that not everyone finds themselves in the middle of a harsh addiction in the same manner. Some might have become addicted through the conscious choice to try a drug...Continue reading
Being in a relationship may require you to be sexually active, and you will want to enjoy this part of life in the process. However, the challenges of getting older can make this more difficult for many men. In fact, studies show that 50% of men begin to have erectile dysfunction at around the age...Continue reading
2016 was a doozy! No doubt. The Olympics, Castro’s death, Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize, and an unforgettable Presidential election. Two other amazing feats include our sending a spacecraft to Jupiter and the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series. This year showed us that miracles can happen and dreams (and nightmares) can come true. Wasn’t it Anais Nin...Continue reading
The CDC states that sleeping less than seven hours each day has been linked to a host of awful health conditions, like obesity, heart disease and diabetes. And if you have trouble sleeping yourself, you know firsthand the havoc that poor sleep can wreak on your life. Whether it’s physical factors that inhibit you from...Continue reading
Managing diabetes isn’t easy, especially during the holidays when it’s hard to stick to your routine and treats and goodies seem to be everywhere. But it’s definitely worth it. Diabetes is a serious disease that affects 29 million adults in the United States. Left undiagnosed or untreated, diabetes can lead to serious health problems such...Continue reading
If your personal grooming habits include “going bare down there” beware – a new study finds those who indulge in a Brazilian bikini wax or other forms of grooming pubic hair are three to four times more likely to contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD) including herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV) or syphilis. The study wanted...Continue reading
There are many factors that can play a role in how your hair looks, including thickness, manageability, and genetics. A shiny, bouncy mane means you’re giving your body the nutrients it needs to remain strong and beautiful. However, as men age, changes in your physical activity, diet and yes, unfortunately, hereditary traits can cause your lustrous hair...Continue reading