by Sue Robbins | May 3, 2016 | Miscellaneous
According to data from a national survey of more than 34,000 adults, those with bipolar are just as likely to develop anxiety as depression following an episode of mania. This finding was published today in Molecular Psychiatry. An estimated 5.7 million Americans have...
by Sue Robbins | May 2, 2016 | Wellness
Cashews are a type of nut with a soft consistency and sweet flavor. They are native to South America, specifically Brazil. Today, regions in Africa and India are the largest producers of cashews. Cashews are sold both raw and roasted, and salted or unsalted. Cashews...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 24, 2016 | Wellness
Federal recommendations state that adults of all ages should ensure they get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity. Walking is an easy way to reach this target; it is self-paced, requires no equipment and has low impact on the body. In fact, among...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 3, 2016 | Wellness
Researchers from the U.S. and Israel have found that drinking coffee every day – even decaffeinated coffee – may lower the risk of colorectal cancer. Senior study author Dr. Stephen Gruber, of the University of Southern California (USC) Norris...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 2, 2016 | Wellness
Dr. Aaron E. Carroll, a professor of pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine talks about the problem of teens not getting enough sleep…. As a pediatrician, I find that there are few topics that parents want to discuss more than sleep. Parents worry...
