Recent Health Blog PostsTwin Study Shows How We Age Ourselvesby Aimee Amodio15 Nov 2009 02:42 PMThe choices you make throughout your life can play a big part in whether you look younger or older than your years. That's the message from a study on twins and aging from Case Western Reserve University. Do You Have a Living Will?by Aimee Amodio13 Nov 2009 02:01 PMMany people don't like to think about -- or talk about -- death. But it may be wise to think about the shape you'd like the end of your life to take now... before someone else has to make the decision for you. In the summer of 2001, my paternal grandmother passed away. A Good Scare... and Your Hairby Aimee Amodio12 Nov 2009 02:10 PMI wish I had thought of this one before Halloween: can a fright actually turn your hair grey or white in an instant? Literature and even history has tales of folks whose hair went white overnight. How to Say Noby Aimee Amodio11 Nov 2009 04:17 PMAs I mentioned earlier, I'm feeling bad about having said no to a few commitments this week. I love my friends, and enjoy helping them, and don't like to feel like I'm letting them down. But sometimes, you just have to say no. Saying No Can Be Good for Your Health (and Sanity)by Aimee Amodio11 Nov 2009 11:24 AMI hate saying no. It makes me feel bad. It makes me feel guilty. It makes me feel like I'm letting someone down. To the recipient of the no, it's probably not that big a deal. They find someone else to ask, and maybe that someone else says yes. Five Ways to Save Money on Prescription Medicationby Aimee Amodio10 Nov 2009 04:00 PMEven with insurance that covers prescriptions, medication can be expensive. Here are some tips to help you save a little money on your prescriptions! Money saving tip number one: Go generic! Many name brand medications are now available in a generic form. Reading Beauty Labels: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Laureth Sulfateby Aimee Amodio09 Nov 2009 07:39 PMIt's funny how things filter into your brain. I remember hearing that either sodium lauryl sulfate OR sodium laureth sulfate was bad for you -- but didn't remember which one or why it was bad. Thanks, brain. Listening to Your Body (and Interpreting the Message)by Aimee Amodio08 Nov 2009 07:38 PMTwo out of the last three days, I was attacked by a ninja. A ninja nap. It snuck up on me after my usual post-work routine: walk the dogs, feed the dogs, feed myself. I found my limbs sluggish and my eyes heavy, so I gave into the ninja nap. Three hours later, I woke up. (Both times. My Life as a Lab Rat: Getting to the Mazeby Aimee Amodio07 Nov 2009 11:46 AMAbout a year ago, I mentioned my interest in clinical trials. There are a lot of good reasons to get involved -- access to cutting edge treatments, potential to help a lot of people around the world. One challenge I didn't expect was how hard it would be to get involved in a study. Six Causes for Jaw Painby Aimee Amodio06 Nov 2009 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. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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