Recent Health Blog PostsSix Causes for Jaw Painby Aimee AmodioYesterday at 04:36 PMSometimes, a health issue is straightforward: you experience pain in an area of the body, and that's where the problem is. Sometimes, where it hurts isn't where the problem actually is. Caretakers and the Fluby Aimee Amodio04 Nov 2009 02:29 PMWho is the caretaker in your family when somebody gets sick? When I was growing up, taking care of sick kids was my mom's job (although she did share the duties with both of my grandmothers on occasion). With the double flu whammy this winter, you may find your family needing a caretaker. Dementia and the Fluby Aimee Amodio03 Nov 2009 02:59 PMSeems like an odd combination, no? Dementia and the flu. Researchers from the Tufts University School of Medicine found that there may indeed be a connection between dementia and the flu... and it's not a good one. Seniors with dementia seem to be diagnosed with the flu less often. Having Trouble Finding a Flu Shot?by Aimee Amodio02 Nov 2009 03:32 PMWhile I was out running errands on Saturday, I noticed a sign on the door of the local Rite Aid pharmacy: all flu shot clinics are canceled. It went on to suggest other places where people might be able to find a seasonal flu or swine flu vaccine. "Smart Choices" May Not Be So Smart After Allby Aimee Amodio01 Nov 2009 07:26 PMDon't believe everything a box of cereal tells you. Lots of foods are packaged with little logos and stickers, telling us how healthy the stuff inside is. But is it really that healthy? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says maybe not. Of Mice, Teeth, and Fairiesby Aimee Amodio31 Oct 2009 01:48 PMThe magical day has arrived... Happy Halloween to those who are dressing up and celebrating today! I'm taking a break from putting the finishing touches on my costume to give some thought to the Tooth Fairy. Cancer: Local Spread vs. Metastasisby Aimee Amodio30 Oct 2009 06:07 PMOne of the most insidious things about cancer is the way it can spread. I'm not especially a fan of the way it can keep coming back after treatment, either, but that's a story for another day. Stress and Sicknessby Aimee Amodio29 Oct 2009 12:30 PMA recent article in PARADE Magazine asked if stress can make a person sick. The answer? Yes. More importantly, stress can mess with your normal defenses. In the short term, a little stress can actually be beneficial. Four Tips for Settling a Nervous Stomachby Aimee Amodio28 Oct 2009 03:33 PMWhen my dogs have an upset stomach, I know just what to do: cook up a pot of white rice, mix it with some chicken broth, and serve it up. But when I'm dealing with my own nervous stomach, the solution isn't quite so easy. A "nervous stomach" is often a symptom of stress... Healthy Halloween: Food Allergiesby Aimee Amodio26 Oct 2009 06:08 PMHalloween can be full of tricks (rather than treats) if you're living with a food allergy. If the allergy is new, what once was a safe favorite may now be off-limits. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Hahaha it's like DefCon Five (the military alert level)..." |
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