Seth Schwartz MD, MPH and chair of AAO-HNS Guidelines Update Group said that this update on earwax removal is significant because these guidelines remind patients that ear health begins with them. Schwartz explained that people tend to clean their ears if they think earwax indicates uncleanliness. This misinformation can lead to unhealthy ear health practices ." The AAO also offered … [Read more...]

It's easy during the summer to lose your guard when it comes food, or to make excuses which can lead to bad choices! The atmosphere and social pressures can also have a big impact on what we eat. Eat Safely While Summer Activities! Food sensitivities are more common during the summer because we don't eat as much of our favorite summer foods like ice cream or lemonade. We also tend to drink … [Read more...]

Stretching is very common before exercising. Why? Research shows that stretching before exercise, such as weightlifting, boosts circulation, strengthens muscles tone and improves the elasticity of muscle. Many experts recommend stretching before and after lifting weights. You can incorporate a variety of stretches into your training regimen. They include: Static_Static stretching is … [Read more...]

The history of blood pressure monitoring originates in the 16th century from Sir Stephen Hales' experiments involving directly inserting a tube in an artery. Since then, the practice has been (thankfully) improved not to involve invasive manoeuvres. Nowadays, blood pressure monitoring is an essential part of a patient's examination; and in the digital health era, the means to do so are … [Read more...]

To get by each day, millions of people depend on drugs to treat anxiety, depression, allergies, asthma and learning and attention problems. These drugs are not only marginally helpful, but also pose serious dangers. Discover the Nutrients of Nature's Best Superfoods This has a lot to do with the food we eat. More specifically, it's about what our food is lacking: vitamins, minerals and … [Read more...]