Chances are you have taken an NSAID (\'en-ˌsed \ ), even if you don’t know what that acronym means. NSAIDs, short for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are one of the most commonly prescribed medications for pain and inflammation. NSAIDs are available by prescription and over the counter (OTC), and nearly 96 [...]
If you live in Texas, you probably know a little something about football; you’ve played it, your kids play it, or, at the very least, you’ve put on a Cowboys jersey and yelled at the TV about it. This also means you’re probably familiar with the risk of concussion [...]
Because Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey tastes like banana, we can count it as a fruit, right? Well, no, but that doesn’t mean you can’t ever eat it. Fatty treats aren’t bad, per se, if you eat them in moderation. But there is one food ingredient that you have [...]
Are electronic cigarettes the solution to the problems associated with smoking or just another way we try to have our cake and eat it too? It took awhile, but today few doubt the dangerous effect that smoking regular cigarettes has on our health. Their addictive nature is undeniable. That’s [...]
It almost feels like a big holiday is coming up; and for some, the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse will be an experience of a lifetime. Whether you head up to one of the areas in the US that will experience a total eclipse or stay here in North [...]
A lot of people think that falling is an inevitable part of getting older. Not so. While you can’t do much about aging, there are a lot of other fall risk factors that you can do something about. In other words falls can be prevented, and they should be, [...]
The holidays are upon us and so are the many traditions of gift giving in America. No matter which celebration you take part in, there is nothing like the sparkle in a child's eyes that can come with a great gift. We want to help you make sure that [...]
According to Nancy Lublin, it can and she has the data to prove it. In 2013 she launched Crisis Text Line, an anonymous, free texting service available to anyone in the United States. Aimed at teens, counselors are available 24/7 to text support for problems like bullying, rape, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, [...]
You might think the answer to this question is easy–“Of course I do. It says right here on the bottle–‘Vitamin C’.” It turns out, it may not be that simple. There is increasing evidence that what you think you are taking may or may not be in the bottle. And, when [...]
Concussions are on our minds these days with the recent release of the Will Smith movie by the same name–Concussion. This month also happens to be National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month. So, what better time than now to give you a little primer on the [...]
