A New Year’s Resolution is a commitment to change or reform a negative habit, or make a lifestyle change. It is an opportunity to reflect upon self and on possible negative behaviors. It gives the opportunity for change in the upcoming year.  Do you believe in New Year’s Resolutions? Do you plan to make [...]

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  “Drop in second-hand smoke deaths predicted”   December 18, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The number of deaths and heart attacks due to second-hand smoke exposure may fall by as much as 30 percent if current downward trends in passive smoking exposure continue, according to a new report. “Exposure to passive smoking has been [...]

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Tobacco associated with new mental illness in prospective study. Posted: September 13, 2007 22:31 Smoking is associated with first-ever incidence of mental disorders: a prospective population-based study. Cuijpers P, Smit F, ten Have M, de Graaf R. For the first time, I believe, the intrepid Dutch group (NEMESIS or Netherlands Mental Health Survey and Incidence [...]

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Many times life is so busy filled with family, friends, work and school that perhaps we may not reflect on all that we have to be grateful for, especially in the holidays.  Having good health, we may not think about those that are ill or those that live with chronic illness.  Today is an opportunity [...]

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Staying on top of Homework during the Holiday Season! Okay, no school for two weeks! Fantastic!  What should I do first? Call my friends to party? Maybe I should get a job at the mall during the Christmas rush.  Whatever you choose to do with your holiday, make sure you develop a plan that will [...]

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  What Is Angina? Angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when an area of your heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The pain also may occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. It can feel like indigestion. [...]

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