The hardest part of dealing with a problem is first admitting that you have one. When people think of addiction, the first substances that come to their minds are alcohol, marijuana and cocaine, notably some of the most popular abused drugs in the nation. But what about those addictions that are more commonly ignored and [...]
Will Hillis is an 8-year-old boy from Dunwoody, Georgia who has cerebral palsy. The young boy has difficulties walking, and standing yet when he is riding horseback his emotional, and physical strength soars along with his confidence.
According to CNN, Hillis is one of many children and adults who have engaged in a new wave of [...]
There was a time about 10 years ago when video games were the target for much scrutiny. Parentsкомпютри would encourage their children to go outside and get exercise rather than plopping themselves in front of the TV and damaging their brain cells. But a recent video posted on CNN.com sheds a new light on the [...]
I’m pretty sure that almost everyone will agree that getting a hands-on-massage from a friend or loved one is one of the best feelings in the world. Massage therapy has become a growing interest amongst many people within the last few years, and the business has flourished. But some people who are looking to ease [...]
Imagine you are home on a Sunday evening surfing the web and suddenly you come across your name. Curious as to what this might be, you click on the link and shockingly discover that you are staring at your personal health information. According to an article posted by CNN.com, your private health details may be [...]
According to an article published by CNN this year, taking vitamins such as vitamins A and E (which are antioxidants) may actually increase your risk of death. A review of 67 studies, which was published by The Cochrane Collaboration, involved more than 230,000 people and found “no convincing evidence” that vitamins (specifically beta-carotene, vitamin [...]
My father started smoking when he was around 17 years old and in high school. Now, almost 35 years later, he is still smoking. Despite his several attempts to start and stop smoking, he can’t quite seem to quit completely. He’s not the only one though. You would think that because [...]
A mind is a terrible thing to waste. Concurrently, a mind is also a terribly thing to have waste away, as is the case with most people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. According to the U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH), Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia [...]
It has been known for a long time that slow breathing and meditation can dramatically lower blood pressure, which is one of the major risk factors for heart attacks as well as strokes. However, many people tend to rely on a zillion pills or by cutting down on sodium intake and boosting exercise in [...]
With so many of us working one or more jobs plus trying to balance work with social life, children and family, it is often difficult to find time to eat-let alone eat healthy. Think about how often you go out to eat. Now think about what kinds of food you typically order when [...]
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