Monthly Archives January 2014

It has come to almost be viewed as a rite of passage. As children go back to school in the fall, we know it is also that time of year to think about and get our annual flu vaccine. For the most part, the flu season starts about that time but actually, according to the […]

Ocean blue eyes inherited from your maternal grandmother, check. Roman curve to your nose from your paternal grandfather and dimples from mom, check and check. Yes, most of your physical traits can be traced back in your family tree, but what about aspects that might not be apparent, such as gasping for air in the […]

As we mature and grow older, at some point in time in our lives, we have all felt the pangs of unrequited love and felt like our heart was breaking. Of course, love is not the only manner in which our heart can hurt. Eating bacon double cheeseburgers can ratchet cholesterol levels to the point […]

Doink, doink. The unmistakable sound effect that begins an episode of “Law and Order: SVU,” which is quickly followed by the following opening line: “In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known […]

There are warnings on cake mixes and other kitchen products about taking into account the altitude when baking any item in the oven. Food is not the only thing that can be affected by high altitude. Your health is another, especially breathing. Making the intellectual jump, a question begs to be asked: Is there a […]

Medical marijuana usage is definitely a controversial topic. Already legal in 20 states plus the District of Columbia as a medical treatment, recent headlines indicate that the Governor of New York will make the state total go to lucky twenty one. Only Colorado and Washington allow recreational marijuana usage in addition to true medical treatment. […]

Have you been told you have dragon breath? Or can your breath peel paint off a ceiling? Were you not even aware that your breath smelled like a barnyard? Halitosis or bad breath can cause much embarrassment in all types of social situations and adversely affect relationships. There are a number of reasons why bad […]

Most people during their school years were required to read one or more novels by Charles Dickens, probably nine times out of 10 it was “Great Expectations.” Very few of us have picked up and read “The Pickwick Papers.” If you read this somewhat obscure Dickens novel, you might have discovered a description of a […]

During the course of a night’s sleep, have you or a loved one woken up gasping for air? Does it happen often or just occasionally? Or perhaps, you might not even be aware that your breathing essentially stops? Would you like to know exactly what happens when you stop breathing in the middle of the […]

Back in the day, horror films depicted men morphing into werewolves with the rising of the full moon. Then there are also the jokes that depict all kinds of shenanigans and lunacy occurring when the phase of the moon is fully illuminated. Putting aside the creature feature films and the punchlines, the question still is: […]

Finally, you are in your last trimester of pregnancy with your due date looming on the horizon. It is getting increasingly hard to find a comfortable position to sleep. And adding to your sleep woes, your husband said that your snoring can knock the paint off the ceiling. Should you be concerned that your snoring […]

You confess. You have always been a procrastinator. Many a day and night would be spent at the last minute studying for any number of final exams. You often thought to yourself, “How great would it be if I could put my textbooks under my pillow and will the information into my brain by diffusion […]

Can an Unhealthy Diet be Affecting Your Sleep? Doughnuts, ice cream sundaes, and double bacon cheeseburgers with onion rings on the side are some of your favorite things to eat. Yes, you know it has helped contribute to the extra pounds around your middle but you still try to combat by taking your dog for […]

In this day and age, who doesn’t sleep with their cell phone close by on their nightstand? Almost a unanimous show of raised hands. We are ever plugged in, checking for new texts, emails, Facebook updates, or something exciting coming through on Twitter. As a result of our love for all techno gadgets, a new […]

Does your loved one snore but denies the fact that he or she does? Are you woken up on occasion by the sound of what you believe to be a vacuum cleaning your carpet but realize that it is your bed partner? And months down the line, after many sleepless nights, the sound has evolved […]

Can’t remember what life was like when our society was not connected to smartphones and most other technological gadgets? It seems that we are plugged in so much at times that we have lost the ability to unwind and de-stress at the end of the day. It will come as no surprise that experts say […]

Every time you brush your teeth and then look in the mirror for hidden food particles you get depressed. You can’t stand the way you smile because your bite is so far off. You think to yourself, “I wish my parents had the money to fix my teeth and bite when I was younger.” And […]

If you have ever heard someone gnashing or grinding their teeth, it might be akin to the sound that a nail would make on a blackboard. It could set off your last nerve or else send you off the deep end. Statistics for the incidence of teeth grinding are varied but it is estimated that […]