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Text Away an Asthma Attack

May 22, 2013

What if you could lower your child’s risk of an asthma attack with a single text message? It sounds too good to be true, but according to a recent study by the Georgia Institute of Technology, pediatric patients who were asked about their symptoms and provided with tips for managing their asthma demonstrated better pulmonar...

Checklist: Baby Care Products You Really Need

May 21, 2013

While you’re washing those cute onesies and choosing the most modern stroller in preparation for your newborn, don’t forget to stock up on these baby grooming product must-haves: Baby bath liquid. Get your pediatrician’s recommendation or look for ones that don’t contain fragrances. Baby oil. This does double duty: It’s a ...

Get More Bang for Your Bite: 10 Portion Control Tips

May 20, 2013

Super-sized portions might give you more bang for your buck, but they’re also giving you more diabetes, obesity and other weight-related troubles. “Portion distortion is a huge part of our obesity crisis,” says Michelle Stewart, a registered dietitian. “Portion control is the key to energy balance—calories in versus calorie...

Obesity in the U.S.: Fighting the Epidemic With Proper Diet and Exercise

May 20, 2013

Chew on this: More than a third of the adults in this country are obese. But obesity, a serious problem that can lead to other complications including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers, can be 100 percent prevented through healthy eating and regular physical activity. Via Nursing License Map and Nursi...

The Wrap, May 19

May 19, 2013

Here’s what happened at Black Health Matters last week: With a physician shortage looming, a fight is brewing about whether or not nurse practitioners should have expanded authority. New recommendations are calling for regular HIV testing of everybody ages 15 to 64 and all pregnant women. This is especially important to the...

  • Text Away an Asthma Attack
  • Checklist: Baby Care Products You Really Need
  • Get More Bang for Your Bite: 10 Portion Control Tips
  • Obesity in the U.S.: Fighting the Epidemic With Proper Diet and Exercise
  • The Wrap, May 19

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Text Away an Asthma Attack

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What if you could lower your child’s risk of an asthma attack with a single text message? It sounds too good to be true, but according ...

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It’s National Skin Cancer Awareness Month

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This year nearly 77,000 people in this country will be diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cance...

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Get More Bang for Your Bite: 10 Portion Control Tips

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Super-sized portions might give you more bang for your buck, but they’re also giving you more diabetes, obesity and other weight-related t...

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Balancing Act: A Guide for Successful Moms

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With three children, four dogs, four successful dental offices and a happy marriage of 16 years, people often ask, “How do you do it all?"...

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Checklist: Baby Care Products You Really Need

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While you’re washing those cute onesies and choosing the most modern stroller in preparation for your newborn, don’t forget to stock up ...