What to Say Next Time Someone Says “Smile!”
“Smile!” Things can’t be that bad!” is one of the rudest things you can say to ANYONE. “Smile!” Don’t you hate when someone says this to you? Even complete strangers will be this rude. And [...]
Diet for Kids with Prader-Willi: Raw Vegetables All Day Long?
Why do women feed their Prader-Willi kids cereal for breakfast? I was inspired to write this article after reading about a women whose 14-year-old daughter weighs 343 pounds (as of August 2014). Hannah has Prader-Willi [...]
Colon Cancer Abdominal Pain vs. IBS Pain: a Comparison
Does the abdominal pain from colon cancer have any resemblance to that associated with irritable bowel syndrome? “Colon cancer with abdominal pain suggests advance stage cancer,” says Pankaj Vashi, MD, Lead National Medical Director, National [...]
Is Your Mole Larger, More Irregular, Multi-Colored?
A dermatologist provides the information you really need to know about moles that grow larger, develop an irregular shape and become multi-colored. Certainly, you may already know that suspicious signs of melanoma are changes in [...]
“The School Principal Is Bullying My Child!”
Bullies come in all ages and professions, including that of the school principal. When I was in high school, I witnessed the principal grab a boy by the throat and shove him up against a [...]
Could a Teacher’s Favorite Student Secretly Be a Bully?
Yes, that sweet student who politely greets you and leaves an apple on your desk can also be one of your school’s meanest bullies -- without you having a clue. Maybe that bully sincerely likes [...]
Social Exclusion: 5 Risks for Kids at School
Wondering why nobody wants to be your child’s friend? This is called social exclusion, but it can also come with ridicule and hostile behavior. It’s easy to take a generic, overly-broad approach and say, “A [...]
What to Do if Your Child Has No Friends
An expert gives advice on what parents should do and NEVER do upon realizing that their child suffers from social exclusion or that “nobody likes” him or her. Kate Walton, a former public school teacher [...]
Why Kids Should NOT Be Taught “Obey All Adults”
Teaching your children to “obey” all adults out of respect to them can increase their risk of being abducted by a predator. Are you the type of parent who preaches to your children, “Obey all [...]
Does Revving Car Engines Damage Hearing?
Don’t men realize that revving up their vehicle’s engine will damage their hearing over time? “Eight-five decibels and louder, depending on duration of exposure and individual susceptibility, can be permanently damaging to one's hearing,” says [...]
Can Hearing Loss Be Prevented in Old Age?
A lot of hearing loss that occurs in old age can be prevented; being "hard of hearing" does not have to be a part of aging if you know how to protect your ears. Noise-induced [...]
Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer vs. Uterine Fibroids
The symptoms of ovarian cancer are very similar to the symptoms of uterine fibroids; this is why you shouldn't ignore new-onset symptoms even if they closely match those of uterine fibroids. Teresa P. Diaz-Montes, MD, [...]
Ovarian Cancer Leg Pain vs. IBS: Symptom Comparison
Is there a difference in the way leg pain presents itself if it’s from ovarian cancer as opposed to irritable bowel syndrome? “Leg pain is not a common symptom of ovarian cancer,” says Teresa P. [...]
Ovarian Cancer Indigestion vs. IBS: Symptom Comparison
What does the “indigestion” of ovarian cancer feel like and what’s it like with irritable bowel syndrome? Are there similarities? What are the differences? “Indigestion (the sensation of abdominal discomfort during or after eating) could [...]
Ovarian Cancer Pelvic Pain vs. IBS: Symptom Comparison
Two doctors talk about what ovarian cancer pelvic pain and that from irritable bowel syndrome are like. Pelvic pain can be caused by ovarian cancer. It can also be caused by IBS. Do they feel [...]
Ovarian Cancer Back Pain vs. IBS: Symptom Comparison
Here is a comparison between the back pain of ovarian cancer and that of irritable bowel syndrome. Though this article should not be used to make a home-based diagnosis, it does have the purpose to [...]
Empower a Teen Bullying Victim with THIS Exercise
A teen who's a victim of bullying will gain empowerment with a particular type of exercise -- regardless of his or her weight or height. Are you a teen who continuously gets bullied and sees [...]
Do Child Karate Experts Ever Get Bullied?
I guess the question isn’t so much do kids with black belts ever get bullied, but rather, do they ever get bullied a second time by the same person? I’ve trained for years in the [...]
Can Karate Prevent Bullied Kids from Suicide Attempts?
Ever wonder why whenever you read of a bullied youth who has died by suicide, the boy or girl was not accomplished in the martial arts? Though there’s no magic pill that will automatically turn [...]
Can Childhood Karate Prevent Adult Abusive Relationships?
Seems that a little girl who takes martial arts lessons will never end up staying in an abusive relationship as a helpless powerless victim. It’s not always about the ability to knock out a strapping [...]
Best Type of Exercise for Improving Ejection Fraction
Not all exercise is the same when it comes to improving ejection fraction in heart failure patients. There is a certain type of exercise that research has shown to improve one’s ejection fraction remarkably well, [...]
WHY Does Acid Reflux (LPR) Cause Throat Lump Feeling?
You already know that the “lump in the throat” can be caused by LPR or acid reflux, but here’s WHY this occurs. LPR is actually acid reflux that makes it up to the throat. A [...]
LPR: Natural + Drug Treatment Guidelines from ENT Doctor
Here is what an ear, nose and throat doctor recommends for the relief of LPR symptoms. LPR causes an assortment of symptoms, and in some patients, this condition can be chronic, frequent, sporadic or something [...]
HIIT on the Elliptical Machine for Killer Fat Burn
Here's how to do HIIT with the elliptical machine for a killer fat burning workout. Don't let the smooth pedaling motion of this machine fool you into thinking that this device can't crush a lot [...]
Can Aortic Aneurysm Growth Be Slowed with Losartan?
If you have Marfan syndrome and a thoracic aortic aneurysm, you'll be very interested in Losartan, which may potentially slow the expansion of the diseased area. Marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disease, typically treated [...]
Do You Need Gloves to Hold onto a Treadmill?
Some people use gloves when holding onto a treadmill, but there’s something they should know about this practice. And that is: It’s wrong. I don’t mean the part about using gloves to hold onto a [...]
Should Older People Lean Over the Stair Stepper Machine?
Are you an older person who hunches way forward, leaning into the stair stepper machine, supporting your body weight with your arms? Look at the older man in the photo. You don’t have to be [...]
Why Women Should Do Farmer’s Walks
Why don’t more women do farmer’s walks? Though women in strongwomen competitions do farmer’s walks, you’ll rarely, if ever, see a woman performing farmer’s walks at a gym or health club. Why is this? I [...]
Why Slow Walking Is Bad for Body Health
Slow walkers may seem more relaxed, but this habit is hazardous to one’s health. Habitual slow walking, regardless of reason, is bad for your health. This doesn’t mean that if you decide to move slowly [...]
Why Fat People Can Bench Press So Much Weight
Find out the truth behind why it seems that fat people can bench press more weight than smaller individuals. On a general Q & A site, someone asks, “At my school, the people who bench press [...]
Lateral Raises (Dumbbell Side Lifts) Injury Prevention
Here’s how to make lateral raises, a.k.a., dumbbell side lifts, safe to avoid injury. Lateral raises can be done safely without threat of injury, by following my guidelines. There are different ways to do lateral [...]
Is the Deadlift Dangerous for Obese People?
Getting into position for the deadlift. Obese people should perform the deadlift (above) to burn fat. The deadlift is one of the best fat-burning exercises a person can do, yet extremely few obese [...]
Rid Belly Fat Fast, Cut Heart Disease & Cancer Risk
The faster you get rid of belly fat, the faster you will cut your risk of heart disease and cancer. Excess abdominal or belly fat means a higher risk of cancer and heart disease. A [...]
Can You Build Muscle Clapping Between Pull-ups?
How can something as difficult as clapping pull-ups NOT build muscle? After all, the clapping increases the recruitment of fast-twitch muscle fiber, which has the potential to grow in size. It makes sense that if [...]
How to Make Your Kids Stockholm-Proof
Are there certain ways to raise a child such that they'd be highly resistant to getting Stockholm syndrome if ever taken hostage as a teen or adult? I asked the following questions to Dr. Nancy Zarse, associate [...]
Should You Hold onto a Treadmill if You’re Over 55?
If you're over 55 and walk on a treadmill, do you normally hold on? The man pictured here, walking on a treadmill, appears to be between 55 and 65, and he’s doing it wrong. There [...]
German Shepherd Skin Allergy Causes Dry Skin: Solutions
Here are solutions to a German Shepherd’s allergy-caused dry skin. I have found that my German Shepherd’s skin and coat condition are indicative of overall health. When he is in good health his coat shines, [...]
German Shepherd Refusing to Eat: Recipe Solutions
Home recipe solutions for older German Shepherds that need a boost in appetite. As my German Shepherd ages he becomes less interested in food and at times requires some inspired recipes to make food seem [...]
Dog Sprayed by Skunk, Stinky: Home Remedy Solution
Here is a simple home remedy to rid the stink on your dog after it gets sprayed by a skunk. And here is what NEVER to do should your dog get stunk up by a [...]
How to Prevent Ice Buildup on Your Dog’s Feet During Walks
Here is a simple remedy for preventing ice buildup on your dog's paws, whether your companion is a German Shepherd, Havanese or a size breed in between. Dogs notoriously love the snow; they are passionate [...]