Although obesity is rampant in children and adults in the United States, the government is doing its best to encourage children to eat healthy foods. Students have returned to school and may have noticed cafeteria meals are not the same. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has changed its rules about what should be [...]
September 10, 2012 is annual World Suicide Prevention Day, and this year’s theme centers on preventing suicide throughout the world. Approximately one million people commit suicide per year. People contemplating suicide often appear depressed, hopeless, and anxious. Additionally, they may neglect their health and appearance and begin withdrawing from family and friends. They perceive their life's [...]
Dr. Verinda Sharma recently researched the effect of pregnancy on bipolar disorder, a mood disorder with a period of mania or hypomania followed by one or more depressive episodes. Bipolar disorder is more common in females, and severe mood swings are usually prominent during the peak reproductive years. Although News in Health indicates that women [...]
Based on data compiled by a 2011 obesity survey, 30% of adults are obese. The study asked participants to provide their weight and height to determine whether they were obese. This was the first year that cell phone only households participated in the survey, which allowed the survey to reach a broader spectrum of participants. [...]
Using the Internet is essential to daily life for many people, but some Internet users are becoming addicted to the cyber-world. If you spend excessive amounts of time on the Internet, it can be unhealthy for your relationships, career, education and other notable aspects of your life. Using the Internet excessively can be a way [...]