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Marijuana Brain Study

Marijuana Brain Study

Some might say that marijuana is not a dangerous drug overall. But new research released today suggests that it can have a profound negative impact on the development of the adolescent brain, and maybe even predispose one to schizophrenia.... (Read more about Marijuana Brain Study)

New Drug Helps Smokers Quit

New Drug Helps Smokers Quit

27 year old Amanda Lugones puts a lot of effort into maintaining her slim physique. She works out, eats right, but, she knows it’s time to start putting this same effort and attention into what’s past her exterior. Amanda has been a smoker for... (Read more about New Drug Helps Smokers Quit)

Night Eating Syndrome

Night Eating Syndrome

Pediatrician, Dr. Jana Dehovitz , spends a good portion of her day counseling parents on how to make sure their children are getting proper nutrition. Ironically, for Dr. Dehovitz, the tables turned…she became the patient in desperate need of... (Read more about Night Eating Syndrome)

Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems

Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems

A Review in The Lancet reveals the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stressors related to cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore examined records between 1990 to 2006. They observed how... (Read more about Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems)

Smoking and AMD

We’re always talking about the risks of smoking: lung cancer, heart disease, strokes, esophageal cancer, laryngeal cancer--- it’s a long list. Well, make it one item longer, because the latest research says cigarette smoking is contributing to... (Read more about Smoking and AMD)

TANNING ADDICTION

TANNING ADDICTION

You’ve probably heard that being in the sun is bad for you. But can the desire to bake in the sun actually be an addiction? That’s what the latest research suggests. In this day and age, when we are bombarded with the messages of how bad the... (Read more about TANNING ADDICTION)

Teens and Obesity

Teens and Obesity

A new study highlights the long term health impact of obesity starting in the teen years. It’s unbelievable, but 15 percent of adolescents aren’t just overweight, they’re obese; that’s more than one in every seven kids. “30 to 50 years ago I... (Read more about Teens and Obesity)