It is obvious that our parenting styles do effect our children in many ways. A recent study published in Pediatrics June 2006 found that parenting style can affect our children’s weight. The study followed 872 children from the time of their birth in 1991, and divided them into groups according to their parents’ style ( …
The Encarta Dictionary defines the noun “counsel” as “advice sought from or given by somebody, especially somebody who is wise or knowledgeable.” Similarly, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, “counsel” is an “opinion as to what ought to be done given as the result of consultation; aid or instruction for directing the judgment; advice, direction.” …
Should I get the flu shot this fall? When I am asked this question my reply generally is no. There has been evidence published that indicates the flu vaccine is far less effective than originally thought. In people older than 65 years or older influenza vaccines reduced flu-like illnesses by no more than 23% in …
Gabriel who just turned four goes non-stop from 7am to 9pm with no naps. From the description his mother gave me he was no angel, in fact, he was more like a monster. When his father would get home at night he became much more aggressive throwing punches and having temper tantrums whenever he does …
Susan is very athletic and does not have much fear. About a year ago while vacationing at Lake Powell ( famous for its red sandstone cliffs and deep blue water) Susan took up a dare to jump off a 60-foot cliff into the lake. She would have been OK but when she hit the water …
Most people recognize that uncooked or under cooked meat can harbor disease- causing microbes, such as E.coli. But theydon’t realize that raw fruits and vegetables pose an equal if not greater threat than meat. For example, one study found that 39 samples of fresh bean sprouts harbored E. coli. Just rinsing your produce in water …
Jordan is a typical 3 year old with the exception of a disfiguring eruption one his face and head. His parents had taken him to several dermatologist who diagnosed him as having psoriasis a chronic often progressive skin disorder that is difficult to treat with conventional medications. Jordan was prescribed the usual topical steroids but …
There has been a paucity of studies published that shows any benefits of growing old. That was at least until an article appeared in the Journal of Neuroscience this last June. In the study, scientist found that people over 50 handled life’s rotten realities and found life’s bright side more effectively than the younger generation. …
Antipsychotic-drug treatment of children and teenagers seen by office-based physicians increased dramatically between 1993 and 2002. In the United States, the number of office prescriptions of antipsychotic medications for young people increased from about 201,000 in 1993 to 1,224,000 in 2002. Nearly all prescriptions were for the newest such medications- clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine, and quetiapine- …
Sex sells, especially to teenagers. A study published in Pediatrics shows that teenagers exposed to media having high sexual content are more than twice as likely to have sex by age 16 than those exposed to less. Researchers surveyed more than 1,000 black and white students 12 to 14 years of age. They calculated each …