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Sex. Do it Safely!
In the past 5 years, the rate of STDs among active seniors has risen over 70%. This public service announcement promotes the importance of using condoms, illustrated by mature adults in various poses of the Kama Sutra. [via]
Learn a Basic Pilates Mat Routine!
A severe back injury in 1998, put me on the disabled list, but years of Pilates has kept me strong, flexible and able to work through almost any pain. Pilates mat work can be done anywhere at anytime, without special props, tools or accessories. Here’s a good basic mat routine any beginner to learn at home.
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Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
Understanding Blood Pressure Readings. American Heart Association Understanding Blood Pressure Readings Blood pressure is typically recorded as two numbers, written as a ratio like this: Read as “117 over 76 millimeters of mercury” Systolic The top number, which is also the higher of the two numbers, measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats (when the heart muscle contracts). Diastolic The bottom number, which is also the lower of the two numbers, measures the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats (when the…
History of Earth Day
History of Earth Day | History of a Movement | Earth Day Network. A friend just informed me there is some modern thought Earth Day celebrations move every year. Perhaps this thinking is related to Earth Day celebrations being held on the nearest Saturday to April 22nd, the traditional Day of Earth since it was invented in 1970 by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin. After a massive oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, CA in 1969, a wide range of political forces,…
Young Adults Taking the Health Care Reins
This article was plundered from the Health Behavior News Service, part of the Center for Advancing Health. Check out the links for more great information! This updated Prepared Patient feature offers advice for young people who are just starting out in managing their health care, including information on important provisions from the Affordable Care Act. Your parents still might be willing to do your laundry, but if you’re over 18, they can’t make your medical decisions. Are you ready to navigate the adult health care system? Len…
Equivalents and Measures
Equivalents and Measures | Exploratorium Measurement equivalents for all things cooking! From my favorite Science Museum…
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Is There a Blur in the Center of Your Vision?
Test yourself with the help of the Amsler Grid ! Visual disturbance including blurring, waviness and dark spots in the center of one’s vision could indicate serious eye problems like Optic Neuritis, Macular Degeneration or Retinal Detachment. In my case it was Severe Optic Neuritis. The Amsler Grid was the first tool I turned to in the quest to help identify my symptoms. If you are experiencing sudden blurriness unrelated to an eye injury, visit an Ophthamologist, immediately! They may refer you to a Retina Specialist for…
The Real Deal on STD’s?
1 in 2 sexually active people will be infected by an STD before age 25, but most won’t know it… The real deal on STDs and testing is simple. If you have sex, use protection. Each and every time. Condoms are the only method that can help prevent STD infection!
What Kills Young Adults?
Those who are 18 to 24 years old are generally healthy but prone to risky behaviors, especially so for young men. These behaviors generally tie in to the major causes of premature deaths, and a jump in mortality rates after adolescence. Here is how this age group compares with teenagers: Overall mortality per 100,000: Male Female 12-17 18-24 12-17 18-24 All causes 47.1 137.0 24.3 49.3 Suicide 5.3 19.2 1.6 3.3 Homicide 5.7 27.0 1.1 4.6 Unintentional injuries 21.7 62.0 11.5 20.7 Other causes 14.3…
Women Need More Intensive Chlamydia Screening, Says CDC
Annual chlamydia screening alone is not enough to stem the tide of new infections among the nation’s young, sexually active women each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency recommends that physicians also retest patients 25 and younger three months after treatment for chlamydia to ensure that the person has not been reinfected. On average, between 10% and 25% of women treated for the disease will be reinfected within three months, said Gail Bolan, MD, director of the CDC’s Division…
Up to Date with New Pap Smear Guidelines?
Recent changes to Pap guidelines may have you wondering when exactly you need to have a pap smear and in turn, how often you really need an annual exam with your gynecologist. Here I’m going to review the new pap guidelines so you can determine if you are up to date! Of course, every patient should check with their physician about what they recommend regarding the timing of cervical cancer screening because some specific populations may have different recommendations. These are just the general guidelines….
Science of Cooking
Science of Cooking: Food Science, Recipes & Projects | Exploratorium. Amazing website with recipes, activities and webcasts designed to enhance your understanding of the science of cooking! My children and I have spent many wonderful afternoons at the Exploratorium, it is one of the top science museums in the US and certainly one of my favorite’s!
Got Sinus Infection?
Get Oil of Oregano Dr. Iris Moore, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialist, Omaha, NE, is the first medical doctor I have had the pleasure to meet, who recommends treating patients with Oil of Oregano and other natural remedies, in her professional practice. This was an amazing experience for me, since herbal and complementary therapies make up a good deal of my cures. It was wonderful to actually have treatments I know to be safe and extremely effective, validated by someone in the medical establishment….
7 Habits for A Healthy Heart
The AHA (American Heart Association) recently announced seven recommendations for improving heart/cardiovascular health, which would result in lower cardiovascular-related deaths. The recommended behaviors (cardiovascular health metrics) include: Not smoking Physical activity (being active) Having blood pressure under control Maintaining healthy blood glucose levels Maintaining healthy blood cholesterol levels Maintaining a healthy body weight Following a healthy and balanced diet According to Scientist at the CDC, although rates of smoking are down, other risk factors such as obesity have not improved. Recent research from the CDC has found these…
Science Trivia
For all you trivia junkies out there…myself included, here’s a whole page of interesting facts by category from the Scientists over at ScienceHeros.com, a community of rambunctious scholars celebrating people who have made lifesaving discoveries…
