- Follow us
- Subscribe to this blog
Health 101
How to Cope with Anxiety
Anxiety creates feelings of worry, fear, or dread, and it’s a common reaction to real or perceived threats. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time—those butterflies before a job interview or worries about finances, for example. Even if your symptoms aren’t disruptive enough to… read more >
How to Soothe Dry Eyes
The scratchy or gritty sensation and stinging and burning that can accompany dry eyes can be extremely irritating. These symptoms are often exacerbated by everyday activities such as prolonged sessions in front of a computer screen, hanging out in an air-conditioned, dehumidified room, or… read more >
Breaking News: Having High Levels of “Good” Cholesterol May Not Cut Heart Attack Risk
Over the last thirty-five years, numerous animal studies and clinical trials have demonstrated an inverse relationship between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and heart disease. That is, the lower one’s HDL level, the higher one’s risk of developing heart disease. Doctors have reasoned that if having… read more >
Your Eyes After 40: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Even if you’ve had twenty-twenty vision all your life, as the birthdays pile up post-40, you might suddenly find yourself squinting or coping with other vision-related troubles for the first time. After your fortieth birthday, it’s time to get to know an eye doctor… read more >
All About Allergies
Have you ever wondered why some people have allergic reactions to harmless things like pollen while others don’t? Allergens are tiny airborne particles such as dust or pollen that provoke an allergic reaction in some people. Most people are able to breathe in these… read more >
