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Debunking pop psychology
There is a lot of "common" wisdom out there, beliefs that most of us take for granted, but rarely put to the test. For instance, it is believed that "blowing off steam" and ranting when we are angry helps us unload our stresses and leads to calmer nerves. Not so, according to researchers. Ranters actually maintain higher levels of stress and tension than those who contain angry outbursts and try to express ...
Safety of high tech scanners considered by FDA
This week the U.S. Federal Drug Administration is hearing proposals for changing the ways that high tech medical scanning techniques are used. There is a growing concern that Americans are exposed to too much radiation by these new imaging technologies, such as CT scans and fluoroscopy. The agency is looking for ways to get the manufacturers of these devices to maintain higher standards and increase the amount of training required to operate ...
Here's to you health: Global warming making allergies worse
Anyone with allergies in Georgia can probably tell you they are worse than ever this year. After an unusually cold and snowy winter followed by an early and warm spring, pollen counts have soared in most of the U.S., especially in the Southeast. The Southeast is blessed with some of the most allergenic cities in the country and Atlanta is one of the very highest. Daily weather reports currently list the daily pollen count, which ...
To avoid dementia - live with purpose
As our population ages, dementia becomes a more frequent diagnosis. Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia, and is characterized by a global loss of intellectual functioning. A person who has dementia has cognitive problems with memory, reasoning, perception and motor skills that gets worse as they get older. There is not a cure for it, and little is known about its causes. The incentive to understand the causes of the disease, and its ...
Here's to you health: Nothing fishy about fish oil claims
Fish oil is one of the healthiest nutritional supplements that one can take. Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids that are easily absorbed by us and have been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes and slow the formation of plaques in the arteries. The American Heart Association recommends that healthy people eat fatty fish at least twice a week. If you have heart disease, they recommend 1,000 milligrams of omega-3s per ...
Here's to your health: ADHD in children, adults
Attention Deficit Disorder, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that has been known about in children for many years, but only in recent history has ADHD has been more widely recognized and diagnosed in adults. Although controversial at times due to the rapid rise in the number of people being treated for it, ADHD is a real neurobehavioral condition that makes it hard for people to sit still or concentrate on important tasks. ...
Holiday safety tip of the week
The holidays are a time when thieves and con artists are frequently on the prowl. Here are some tips from the Newton County Sheriff's Office to help keep your home, your car, your possessions, and your family safe.
East Metro Hosts Sat. H1N1 Clinic
East Metro Health District will host H1N1 vaccination clinics at two health department sites on Saturday, Nov. 21, for CDC priority groups from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Newton County Health Center in Covington.
Diabetes and Your Heart
November is National Diabetes Awareness month and the American Heart Association is focusing particularly on the relationship between heart disease and type two diabetes. Stroke and heart disease are the number 1 causes of death and disability among those with type two diabetes.
Simple steps to breathing easy
It's National Respiratory Care Week and Alex Belmont, Manager of the Cardiopulmonary Department at Newton Medical Center, says keeping lungs healthy as we get older requires some special attention.
Ask the Doc: FAQs about cybersex addictions
How do I know if I'm a cybersex addict? If you repeatedly spend more time on cybersex activities than you intended, continue despite significant negative consequences in your life (relationship strain, problems with work performance, your health, or behaviors that put you at risk for legal problems), and if you are obsessed or preoccupied with cybersex activities when you should be focused on other aspects of your life, you are likely a cybersex addict. Research ...
What you need to know about the H1N1 vaccine
What you need to know about the H1N1 vaccine
Ask the Doc: The power of music
Humans, it seems, are universally attracted to music. It soothes us when we are sad, energizes us in happier times and bonds us to others. According to Steven Pinker in his 1997 book "How the Mind Works," music is "auditory cheesecake," a sweet delicacy for the mind that evolved for more important functions. As a result of providence, however, music appears to offer a novel system of communication that is grounded in emotion rather than ...
NMC opens new Wound Care Center
Newton Medical Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new center dedicated to the healing of patient wounds that do not respond to conventional treatment.
Secrets of mental fitness
Most of us know that if we don't exercise our muscles, they get flaccid and weak. What most of us don't fully know is that physical exercise also keeps our brain in better shape. Doing mental exercise is important, such as working crossword puzzles or Sudoku, but physical exercise is critical to vigorous mental health also.
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