Does Coumadin (Warfarin) Prevent DVT 100% of the Time?
Can Coumadin (Warfarin) prevent DVT’s 100% of the time or can these dangerous blood clots still form and go to the lungs and become life-threatening? Read more…
How Long Can Your Zero Calcium Score Last Before It Goes Up?
You’ve just learned your calcium score is zero, so now it’s time to learn how to keep it at zero. How long can it last before it might go up? Read Read more...
People at Gyms Wiping Down Barbells but not the Plates?
Have you noticed that when someone wipes down a barbell they just used, they never wipe down the plates? Read more…
Lump Behind the Ear in Someone with Down Syndrome: Causes
Parents of those with Down syndrome may be very concerned upon discovering a lump behind the ear of their child (or adult with this genetic condition). “I have not specifically heard about an isolated lump Read more...
Do These 5 Things to Add a Decade to Your Life
Doing these five things may very well add an entire decade to your lifespan. Not doing them can take 10 years OFF your life. Which will it be? Read more…
Does Dieting for Weight Loss Mean You Have Fat Phobia?
Is a woman “fat phobic” if she diets to lose weight or makes an effort to avoid junk food? Read more…
Workout Motivation when the Personal Training Sessions End
Are you plus size and struggling to keep working out, now that your personal training sessions have ended? Have you been avoiding the gym? Here's how to get back into the workout groove! It’s nowhere Read more...
Woman, 36, Diagnosed with Mesothelioma Soon After Giving Birth
Heather Von St. James was diagnosed with mesothelioma three and a half months after having her baby. She was only 36. She describes her symptoms. Read more…
Can TMJ Disorder Clog the Eustachian Tubes?
TMJ disorder can cause quite a few symptoms – some that you’d never even think were connected to this common condition. Read more…
Are Livingroom Dance Parties Enough for Aerobic Fitness?
Those living room dance parties may NOT be enough for aerobic fitness. If you love to dance, there are ways to make this count towards a good level of cardiovascular fitness. I was inspired to Read more...
Feeling too Fat to Go to the Gym? How to Overcome Jitters
If you’ve been feeling too fat to go to the gym, here are ways you can overcome your jitters and anxiety. Read more…
Should Women Over 50 Do Barbell Hip Thrusts? Yes! How To
Women over 50 can get a fitter, firmer, rounder behind, along with a stronger core and legs, by doing barbell hip thrusts. Sharon Smith, 71, demonstrates. Read more…
Can Preschoolers Really Pick Door Locks or Is this Hype?
How is it possible that a preschooler can figure out how to pick a door lock and "escape" without the parent knowing? There always seems to be news of yet another tragic story of a Read more...
Will Excessive Exercise Prevent Weight Loss?
Ever wonder if too much exercise can prevent weight loss in an individual who's trying to shed pounds? First of all, just what is “too much”? This is subjective. Is it merely the time spent Read more...
Best Ways to Prevent Fatal Medical Errors
Medical errors are the No. 3 killer of Americans; so many are highly preventable. The reason that “medical errors” does not make the list of the top 10 killer of Americans is simple. Read more...
Is Rice Cereal Overrated for Babies? Think Outside the Box
There is no scientific proof that rice cereal is better for a baby’s health than any other food out there. Read more…
How to Get a Young Child Fit Enough for Long Walks on Vacation
Are you concerned that your young child won’t have the stamina to keep up with all the walking you’ll be doing on your upcoming vacation? Read more…
Preschooler Has Foot Pain Only at Rest: See a Doctor
Does your preschooler sometimes cry out in pain for no apparent reason, clutching his foot? Read more…
Is the Ability to Conceive Influenced by Number of Follicles?
For women who are desperately trying to get pregnant, the number of follicles in their ovaries is a very relevant concern. Read more…
Does an Infant’s Broken Finger Require a Cast?
If you think your infant has sustained a broken finger, you may be wondering if such a tiny finger needs a cast for healing of the bone. Read more…
Can a Baby Be too Young for an Ocean Dip?
Thinking of taking your baby on a refreshing dip in the ocean? Your baby may be too young for this fun adventure, depending on their age. Read more…
Is Long Term Use of a Diuretic Harmful?
Is it harmful to be on a diuretic or “water pill” for a long time? There are three reasons people take diuretics. Read more…
Do You Know All the Symptoms of Workout Burnout?
Workout burnout can result from overtraining. Do you know how to tell if you have this problem, let alone how to fix it? Read more…
Is It Bad for Plus Size Women to Hate Their Body ?
Wanting to shrink your plus size body doesn’t mean you hate yourself. Don’t let anyone on Instagram make you feel shame for wanting to lose weight. Read more…
Why Are People Told to Ignore Annoying Noise but Not Odors?
Tell someone that traffic noise near your home bothers you and they say “tune it out,” but tell someone the nearby sewer system stinks, and you’ll get sympathy. Read more…
Climber’s Home Treatment for Finger Injury
Learn a simple treatment for healing finger injuries from climbing. Read more…
Why Breast Cancer Survivors Should Lift Weights
Even if a breast cancer survivor has never trained with weights before, she can experience remarkable benefits, as was the case of Jennie Simons, 63, who, following chemotherapy, couldn’t even bring her hand over her Read more...
Is Weight Loss During Breastfeeding Safe?
So just how safe–or harmful–is intentional weight loss while you’re breastfeeding your baby? Read more…
Men Tell Women to Smile As a Way to Control Them
There is a real obvious reason why men tell women they don’t know to smile: It’s all about control, being the dominant sex, and getting women to smile affirms this need. Read more...
Sudden Purple Bruise on Underside of Index Finger
Have you noticed a purple bruise under your index finger that seemingly came out of nowhere? Read more…
Reasons You Still Feel Symptoms Days After Small Stroke
Many survivors of a small stroke experience symptoms for days after the event. Read more…
A Woman’s Belly Doesn’t Have to Be Fat and Jiggly
Why are women being idolized just because they’re obsessed with posting close-up images of their fat jiggly bellies on Instagram? Read more…
How Can 60uP Improve Balance if You’re Holding Its Handles?
How can the 60uP “balance board” improve your balance if you’re holding onto its handles? Read more…
Staying Trim During Pregnancy: Getting Fat Needn’t Happen
Many women gain a lot of body fat during pregnancy and blame this on the pregnancy. But staying trim during a pregnancy is certainly not an unrealistic goal – especially among women who use their Read more...
Body Weight Exercises for High Intensity Circuit Training to Save Time
Here’s a time-saving routine of body weight exercises for high intensity circuit training that combines aerobic and strength training in a very brief workout session. One round will last about seven minutes, but if you Read more...
Why It’s Body Positive to Exercise Hard Rather than Joyfully
Body positivity means working out like a warrior because this will significantly reduce your risk of dying from cancer and heart disease. Read more…
Why It’s OK to Worry About Weight Gain During Isolation
It’s perfectly okay to worry about gaining weight while staying at home these days. Here’s how to prevent that. The “Fat Can Be Healthy” movement wants you to believe that you shouldn’t worry about gaining Read more...
Minimal Number of Daily Steps Needed to Increase Longevity?
Keeping track of your daily step count is crucial if you want to reduce the risk of early death and increase your longevity. Read more…
Carnivora vs. Youngevity: Which Is Better for Health?
Are you a “Coast” listener who keeps getting bombarded with the ads for Carnivora and Youngevity? Which of the two is more hype? Which of the two should you choose if you could only choose Read more...
Using the Gym Locker Right Next to Yours When There’s Many Available
Fed up with people at the gym taking the locker smack next to yours even though there’s a ton other unused lockers? I finally caught someone red-handed trying to do this. I’ve been working out Read more...
