by Amy LeForge | May 23, 2012 | Health
According to Medco Health Solutions, more than 25 percent of children and teenagers in the United States were taking medication to treat chronic conditions in 2009. It may not surprise you that many older adults have chronic illnesses that require ongoing medication,...
by Amy LeForge | May 19, 2012 | Health
We all vaguely hear about the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables often, but rarely is it reinforced just how awesome some of these foods are for your health. Apples are definitely one of those “miracle” fruits that offers an unbelievable...
by Melissa Cameron | May 8, 2012 | Health
In a day’s time I drink an obscene amount of coffee. In fact, about half of the world’s population of adults drinks some form of coffee or tea on a daily basis. I love coffee so much that a local vendor regularly delivers fresh-roasted beans to my front door. But as I...
by Amy LeForge | May 5, 2012 | Health
Society has come to rely on chemical medications too heavily, often times to a detrimental degree. Take, for example, the ADD and ADHD problems America has been experiencing. Children with ADD and ADHD were frequently prescribed Adderall, which is chemically similar...
by Amy LeForge | May 4, 2012 | Health
Did you know that over 16 million Americans suffer from rosacea, a vascular condition caused by inflammation with symptoms that include facial redness, pimples and eye irritation? Yet only 10% of sufferers are being treated. Vascular means that it’s related to...
by Amy LeForge | May 1, 2012 | Health
I bet you didn’t know that today is the first day of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. It is! This month serves as an opportunity to highlight the importance of exercise and sports. Because those are important for all of us. As a 40-something,...
