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CT Scans Are Awesome

Erin Phillips — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:11:42 +0000

I know it sounds funny – but seriously, CT Scans really are awesome. And not for their actual medical purpose either. I think CT scans are awesome for how absolutely different from MRI’s that they are. Let me explain. If you’ve never had an MRI, they are not horrible. BUT – they are not one [...]

Parents Warned Against Using Bumper Pads in Cribs

Shauna Wright — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:10:26 +0000

In its latest guidelines for doctors, the American Academy of Pediatrics is advising against the usage of bumper pads in cribs, saying they may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. Because infants lack the strength and motor skills to turn their heads when their breathing is blocked, the group fears rolling [...]

The Fattiest Foods in America!

Erin Phillips — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:46:23 +0000

YIKES! Some of these meals really pack an unhealthy punch! ~Erin

Eating fat won't make you fat any more than eating money will make you rich.

Sure, if you stuff enough cold, hard cash down your gullet, your belly will probably stick out like an overfed oil exec. Same with fat. Fat keeps us full, and healthy fats like those found in seafood and many plants help protect against heart disease. But most of us are eating way, way too much of the wrong kinds—and getting fatter in return.

Can New Drug Reverse the Effects of Hereditary Blindness?

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:00:55 +0000

While researchers are reluctant to call idebenone a cure for blindness, the drug has restored the vision of some people who suffer from hereditary blindness in a recent clinical study. Fifty-five people with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy — which generally strikes men in their 20s and leaves them completely blind within three-to-six months — were [...]

Apples Increase Muscle Tone and Reduce Fat: Study

Erin Phillips — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:19:14 +0000

Looking for something yummy AND good for you? Go back to the "Apple A Day" mentality. Check out this article!

Will an apple a day actually make you a big hit on the beach?

It’s possible, as new research suggests that ursolic acid, which is found in abundance in an apple’s peal, builds muscles while reducing fat.

Food Pyramid Gets a Makeover

Erin Phillips — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:52:19 +0000

The Food Pyramid has been revamped by the USDA. Is this something you even pay attention to? What do you think of the new "pyramid"? ~Erin

The food pyramid, which since 1992 has demonstrated the proper amount of grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy and meat a person should consume per day, is no more.

New Beyoncé Video 'Move Your Body' Gets Kids Moving [VIDEO]

Erin Phillips — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:20:23 +0000

Beyonce is doing adding a good message to her new video – get up and move! Take a peak at the video, what do you think? A good message for kids? Beyoncé is back with ‘Move Your Body,’ a new video that is getting kids up on their feet. The video features the pop songstress [...]