For generations, drinking and driving has been a leading cause of accidents and fatalities on the road. But successful campaigns and programs over the years have had a significant impact on reducing this threat. The work done by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and public warnings have worked to educate…
We’ve all heard the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Even though we know better, we sometimes let ourselves believe that other families are faring better in the child-rearing department. Peering through rose-colored windows into their homes, we think we see better adjusted,…
Take care of your heart with these seven rules to live by. Get Active. We all know that exercise is good for us, but nearly 70% of Americans do not get the physical activity they need. Living an active life is one of the most rewarding gifts you can…
Recent Study Shows Sleep Deprivation and Poor Quality of Sleep Could Increase Inflammation in Women with Heart Disease More Than Men Women who have heart disease may be more susceptible to higher levels of inflammation caused by poor sleep than men, according to a new study published by The Journal…
The pervasive glow of electronic devices may be an impediment to a good night’s sleep. As lamps switch off in teens’ bedrooms across America, the lights from their computer screens, smartphones and tablets often stay on throughout the night. These devices emit light of all colors, but it’s the blues in…
Heart disease kills one woman every minute. For generations, women’s heart disease has lurked in the shadows as a silent and misunderstood killer. Its victims are often presumed to have died of natural causes or passed peacefully in their sleep. Legendary entertainer Barbra Streisand is lending her voice to a…
If you’re a parent of a teenager, you’re probably familiar with the mood swings hormone surges can produce. You know how they affect temperament — but what about heart health? Although hormone changes and rapid growth can cause temporary changes in cholesterol levels or blood pressure, hormonal surges don’t pose a…
Blueberries have superpowers,” says Vilma Andari, M.S., nutritionist and founder of NutraHealthFood, a health and wellness company in Los Angeles. While this statement may seem radical, Andari is on to something. Recently, Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association published a study reporting that blueberries may cut heart attack risk in…
By: Susan Sugerman, Adolescent Medicine Physician | Contributor From the time our kids are born, we parents work tirelessly to love and protect them, knowing there will come a day when they have to fend for themselves. When that moment comes, we hope that they will love themselves as much…