Posts Categorized: Health Tips

Top 5 Causes of Poisonings in the Home

A lot of people don’t realize that poisoning in the home is a big problem in California as well as the rest of the country — poisoning has become the number one cause of death, ahead of car accidents. It’s estimated that around half of all poison exposures are to children under the age of six.…

Keep your brain healthy as you age

March 14 – 21 is Brain Awareness Week What’s the key to keeping your mind sharp and your brain healthy as you grow older? Online puzzles? Nutritional supplements? Mall walking? Pickle-ball tournaments? The truth is, there’s no single “miracle cure” for memory problems or other brain changes that come with aging. But there is cause…

Warning Signs of an Eating Disorder

What is and eating disorder? Eating disorders are serious, complex and potentially life-threatening mental illnesses. They are characterised by disturbances in behaviours, thoughts and attitudes to food, eating, and body weight or shape. Eating disorders have detrimental impacts upon a person’s life and result in serious medical, psychiatric and psychosocial consequences. Before you can address…

Heart Attack Signs in Women

A lot of people don’t know or dismiss heart attack signs in women because heart attacks are commonly associated with men. However, in actuality, more women die from heart attacks than men. While many people are aware of the heart attack signs in men, they don’t realize that those signs are a bit different in women.…

The Importance of Pediatric Dental Visits

Tooth decay (cavities) is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood in the United States. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. The good news is that tooth decay is preventable. Fluoride varnish, a high concentration fluoride coating that is painted…