Reconnecting with the Great Outdoors
Now, I wouldn’t consider myself outdoorsy by any stretch of the imagination. Sure, I enjoy biking, swimming and snorkeling. I’ve even dabbled in surfing a few times. But I’m not the kind of girl that would suggest a 20-mile hike or rock climbing (unless it’s inside of a gym). I’ve never really desired to become “one with nature.” But as life gets more hectic and... Read More
10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s
Courtesy of Alzheimer’s Association Memory loss that disrupts daily life One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s is memory loss, especially forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the same information over and over; relying on memory aides (e.g., reminder notes or electronic devices) or family members... Read More
Nudging Your Guy Toward Healthy
Trying to help the man in your life be healthier and live longer is like trying to wrangle a herd of house cats with a feather. For nearly 30 years, I’ve picked doctors, made appointments, kept medical record folders and asked questions. There was no big “Tah da! Today I am taking over.” We have an unspoken agreement that I take care of him now so he doesn’t get all broken... Read More
Music Mastermind Nick Ashford Dies of Throat Cancer
Nick Ashford, 70, of the soulful powerhouse couple Ashford & Simpson, passed away Monday, after a battle with throat cancer. The singer and songwriter penned some of our favorite slow jams with wife Valerie Simpson including “I’m Every Woman,” “Reach Out And Touch Somebody’s Hand” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “You’re... Read More
Risk for HIV Rises for African Women on Birth Control
A new study finds that HIV-infected women in Africa are more proned to spreading the AIDS virus when using hormone-based birth control, compared to women who don’t take the pill, according to the Associated Press. One of the researchers, Renee Heffron of the University of Washington said that this is the first study to look at this question. Researchers agreed that it should... Read More
Better Belly Through Sleep
Beauty sleep is also better belly sleep. Research suggests that even with a good diet and regular exercise, a lack of sleep can throw a monkey wrench in your weight-loss progress. Sleepy heads eat more, expend less energy and store more fat. So if you’re running on minimum sleep, try adding a half-hour every week. If you need pharmaceutical or naturopathic help, use... Read More
Stuck in the Hospital: Some Uninsured Patients Wait Weeks and Months for Long-Term Care
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Beyonce Work Out With Students
View more videos at: http://nbcwashington.com. First Lady Michelle Obama not only surprised students at Alice Deal Middle School with an unannounced visit on Tuesday, but wowed them with her dance skills including the Dougie, Cha-Cha and Running Man. Obama stopped by the D.C. school to join students in performing the Beyoncé “Move Your Body” workout commissioned... Read More
Ask Your PharmacistRx: From Children’s Medicine to Shots for the 60-Plus Crowd
This week discover the truth on medicine for children, blood pressure medicine woes and the risks of addiction for pain medicine. Post your questions below! Let me say this right off; children are not little adults. That’s particularly true when it comes to medication. So, when considering over the counter medicine for your children, you shouldn’t give them any drugs that don’t... Read More
Ask Your PharmacistRx: Goodbye Tylenol , Hello Sunscreen
Welcome to our new column Ask Your PharmacistRx, to answer your health and prescription inquiries. Get the scoop on sunscreen, ringworm, the absence of Tylenol and more in this week’s post. Post your questions below! Unfortunately, most people labor under the mistaken notion that what pharmacists primarily do is just put pills into bottles. Consequently, they sometimes... Read More
