Focus on Health: Race and Poverty and Immigration in America Today
May 10th, 2011
Written by Rita Cook in Focus on Health with 0 Comments
Addictions these days are not limited to smoking, drinking, and gambling.Instead, the tag of addict includes a variety of actions including excessive indicators of shopping, text messaging, overworking, or even over-exercising.“All addictions start with the experimental stage,” says Pam Slater, MS, licensed professional counselor at Hickory Trail Hospital in Dallas, Texas. “Usually consequences...
March 18th, 2011
Written by Jodie Blankenship in Focus on Health with 3 Comments
A bizarre and alarming trend is contributing to the persistent surge in obesity in the United States. A lack of nutritious food is the culprit. Fast food restaurants overwhelm us in every town and city in this country, even more accessible than grocery stores and other businesses that offer high-quality food choices.Add into the equation the price difference between fast food and other lesser...
February 14th, 2011
Written by Rita Cook in Focus on Health with 0 Comments
Heart disease is one of the deadliest killers in the United States, but did you know that in some cases it can be prevented?Heart health is important your entire life and there is no particular age that it becomes more important, says Mary Ellen Roberts, a nurse practitioner and member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. “Early in life, patients need to make a commitment to stay...
January 21st, 2011
Written by Rita Cook in Focus on Health with 0 Comments
It’s that dreaded time of year, cold and flu season strikes again, as many folks rush in for their annual flu shots to try and avoid the onslaught of fever, sore throats, body aches, and a stuffy nose, there might be a few other options to consider as well.“To avoid a cold, the best thing to do is replenish your vitamin D levels by direct skin exposure to the sun,” says Dr. Lida Aghdam, MD, an...
December 17th, 2010
Written by Wendy Innes in Focus on Health with 1 Comment
Some form of gastrointestinal (GI) problem strikes everyone at least once in their life. However, some people experience Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease GERD), one of the most common GI problems, on a regular basis. An estimated 33 to 35 percent of the population suffers from this condition due to having an abnormal esophagus. Since the number of people suffering from thispotentially serious...
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