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  • How Too Much Social Media Can Affect Your Teen’s Behavior

    A new study shows that extensive social media use may increase teenagers’ risk of mental health problems. 

  • Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps a Day?

    The early morning sunlight peeks through the curtains, the birds twitter outside and your sneakers lie by the door, ready for you. The only question is, Will you get up and go?

  • Combing Through the Causes of Female Hair Loss

    Have you ever looked with alarm at your hairbrush or shower drain and wondered if you’re losing your hair? To be sure, some hair loss is normal. The average person sheds up to 100 strands a day through the routine cycle of loss and regrowth. 

  • The End of Hugs and Handshakes?

    As the new school year approaches, it’s important to discuss with your child about the upcoming changes that will be in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Limiting person-to-person contact is key to reducing spread of the virus. Yet healthy socialization and development still must be fostered among school-age children. How to keep young ones from touching surfaces and not their face is a difficult task, indeed — which is why hugs and handshakes will be discouraged for now. To ensure that social connections and well-being are maintained, other types of behaviors will be encouraged instead. 

  • Can COVID-19 Make Me Infertile?

    As a urologist who specializes in sexual health and male infertility, I’ve had concerned patients ask if COVID-19 will affect their current and future fertility potential. Many couples are already dealing with fertility issues beyond their control and see the virus as an additional stressor. 

  • The Remarkable Ways Social Support Can Improve Cancer Outcomes

    Many people think that a support group for cancer patients will be depressing or filled with tragic stories. But often the opposite is true. These meetings can be filled with hope, humor and laughter as members share their trials and triumphs. Recent studies have confirmed what many oncology nurses, social workers and patients know — that social support is one of the most important variables in our recovery from illness. Such studies are significant because they emphasize that whole-health approaches can lead to more favorable results.

  • 6 Ways to Prepare for a Hurricane During COVID-19

    Out of necessity, our regular hurricane preparedness plan has been enhanced due to COVID-19. The demand for supplies is high, and it’s expected to remain that way throughout the summer. That will be very stressful for many. In addition to supply shortages, fuel supplies also may be saturated as tropical storm approaches. Try to think ahead about what supplies might be out of stock during this season and adjust your plan accordingly. 

  • 6 Diet Changes to Control Weight Gain from PCOS

    The hormonal disorder polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 out of every 10 women during their reproductive years. Women with PCOS often experience issues with hormonal imbalances, metabolism and, as a result, weight gain. Fortunately, several simple dietary changes can help control this weight. 

  • 15 Ways to Stay Safe on Your Bike

    Bicycle safety is basically rider safety. You should go out, enjoy our beautiful city and exercise using your bicycle, but you should do so as safely as possible. 

  • 15 Ways to Stay Safe on Your Bike

    Bicycle safety is basically rider safety. You should go out, enjoy our beautiful city and exercise using your bicycle, but you should do so as safely as possible.