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Pain and Appetite

by Aimee Amodio

03 Feb 2010 11:44 AM

Pain can be hard on your body. Sure, it's a good indicator that something is wrong... but pain can really mess with your body's normal function. Maybe you have trouble sleeping, or maybe you lose your appetite.

Pain and Sleep

by Aimee Amodio

02 Feb 2010 02:52 PM

In a way, pain is a good thing: it is the body's way of saying that something is wrong, and giving you a general idea of where the problem is. But pain can mess with your appetite, concentration, sleeping habits, and more. Sometimes, pain makes you want (or need) more sleep.

Everybody's Sick! What Do You Do?

by Aimee Amodio

31 Jan 2010 08:45 PM

Two of my favorite people in the world welcomed twins into their family back in July. They are amazing parents -- at least in my humble opinion. It certainly doesn't seem easy to have twins, but they make it look good. This month, they both got sick.

Safety is a Good Choice for Your Health

by Aimee Amodio

30 Jan 2010 06:47 PM

For a large portion of the year, it's dark when I drive to work at the cats-only boarding facility. I usually take a back road, rather than the highway -- less traffic, nice scenery, a better ride all around.

Better than Energy Drinks

by Aimee Amodio

28 Jan 2010 08:10 PM

I feel like I'm seeing a LOT of commercials for energy drinks on television lately. But I'll be honest: energy drinks scare me a little.

A Garbage Disposal Salad?

by Aimee Amodio

27 Jan 2010 05:39 PM

Some headlines you just have to click. I was browsing some health headlines this morning and saw an interview with Kristen Bell -- star of the new movie When in Rome. The headline I couldn't resist clicking was this: "Kristen Bell's diet secret? Garbage disposal salads.

Hurry Up and Wait

by Aimee Amodio

27 Jan 2010 11:37 AM

I've been joking lately that I'd like to take the next step in figuring out my health mystery soon -- and not "soon" in dog years. Things feel like they're moving very slowly. To recap: just before New Year's, I had a physical and pelvic exam.

How to Interact with a Service Animal

by Aimee Amodio

26 Jan 2010 09:57 AM

While food shopping the other day, I ran into three handlers with service dogs-in-training. How do I know they were in training? Each dog was wearing a bright green vest that said they were learning to be service animals.

Service Animals and the Law

by Aimee Amodio

25 Jan 2010 02:03 PM

All animal assistants are not treated equally by United States law. Service animals are legally defined by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. By law, they are not considered pets. A service animal is specially trained to assist a person with a disability.

More Pharmacy Lingo

by Aimee Amodio

24 Jan 2010 05:49 PM

The drug store sometimes seems to have a language all its own.



Recent Blog Comments
 
TaniaT says...

"I agree..."

In Better than Energy Drinks

Angela Shambeda says...

"I get stomachaches a lot and that often leads me to not eating enough."

In Pain and Appetite

tashamulligan says...

"This is such a prevalent problem following pregnancy and delivery - I am glad there are more and more discussions."

In Preventing Incontinence


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