Prescribing of Antidepressants for Non-psychiatric Conditions
Antidepressants are frequently prescribed for health conditions other than psychiatric ones, but assessing when they are appropriate can be a challenge for primary care physicians.
Category : Family Life & Health : Health & Medical
How to Keep a Food Diary
Keep a food diary to help understand your eating patterns and change your diet. You can use a food diary app, an online journal, or a simple pen and paper notebook. Follow these steps to get started.
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men and CVD
This longitudinal study investigated the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms in men and cardiovascular diseases. Is there an association?
How to Decorate Crutches
Finding out you'll need crutches for an extended period of time is usually not a festive occasion. Cheer yourself up by personalizing them with images or colors you enjoy. Turn the decorating project into a family event or invite a couple of your friends over to help decorate your crutches if you wa
NCAA Final Four College Basketball Tournament
When you watch the NCAA Final Four games with your young basketball player or fan, you can start conversations about skills, determination, sportsmanship, and more.
Be Smart About Used Sports Stuff
Reduce some of the costs of youth sports by buying used sports gear. Care for it well and you may even be able to sell it again someday!
Tendon
Definition of the word "tendon" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Cons of Becoming Dependent on Computers
Computers can be extremely useful. They can perform complex computations, create virtual documents and help you connect with friends who live long distances away. There are downsides of depending on computers too heavily, though. Computer dependency can damage many aspects of your life, including bo
Dealing With Workplace Violence in Emergency Primary Care
Emergency health care is associated with a high risk of violence from patients and visitors. How do personnel deal with the threat, and how can the risk be minimized?
When Your Kid Wants to Try Synchronized Swimming
Synchronized swimming is not just for little mermaids - it's for serious athletes! If your kid loves expressive sports like dance, as well as the pool, dive in to synchro.
Effect of Facemasks on Empathy and Relational Continuity
Wearing a facemask during consultations has become commonplace in many clinical situations in Asia, but it may negatively impact patient trust and physician-patient communication.
How to Treat a Stubbed Toe
A stubbed toe is rarely a serious injury, but the shock of a sharp blow to a sensitive part of the body can really bring tears to your eyes. Treating a stubbed toe is simple in most cases, but you should be on the lookout for any signs of broken bones such as persistent pain or swelling.
Long-term Opioid Prescribing for Non-Cancer Pain
Why are physicians continuing to prescribe opioids for chronic, non-cancer pain? Are safer alternatives being under-utilized?
EA Sports Active for Nintendo Wii
Review of EA Sports Active, EA Sports' entry into the exergame market. Read my review of this new game for Nintendo Wii. Find out how EA Sports Active compares to Nintendo Wii Fit.
Soccer for Moms: Game & Parenting Essentials for Healthy Kids
Guide review of Soccer for Moms: Game & Parenting Essentials for Healthy Kids by Kerrie Paige, published by Plain White Press.
What I Learned From My Child's Concussion
When my daughter sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), I found out how sneaky concussion can be, and how slow the recovery process really is.
Is Summer Making Our Kids Fat?
Even with all the opportunities for outdoor play, summer weight gain is a real possibility for kids. Find out the risk factors and best fixes.
Youth Sports Profile: Youth Diving
For daring kids who love the water and acrobatics too, consider youth diving, an elegant sport with a big wow factor.
Shine Activity Monitor - Review
Review: The Shine activity monitor from Misfit Wearables is an elegant option for basic activity tracking and motivation. It's simple to set up and use.
How Active Play in the Morning Works Magic for Kids
Active play in the mornings gives kids' brains a boost--and even improves their behavior in the classroom. Add exercise to your child's a.m.!