This article was written in response to a question I was asked. A woman contacted our group and reported that her daughter had been admitted to an in-patient psychiatric facility for the treatment of bipolar disorder–a mental illness–and though the doctor had given her medications to stop the hallucinations she was experiencing, she continued to [...]
It has long been accepted that children with a happy childhood grow up to be happier adults, but now a new study has revealed that specific characteristics evident in childhood are likely to cause positive or negative emotions and influence biological and behavioral responses to stress.
Why should anyone want to take a “urine test” for the sake of getting vitamins? Well, there are a couple of reasons. First is the fact that in order to optimize your health, you need vitamin supplements–and those supplements should be tailored to your unique person and health situation. Secondly, without testing, or if you [...]
Most of you at one time or another has learned about the importance of eating a well balanced diet. With the huge plague of obesity descending upon our nation, we are reminded on a daily basis through commercials on TV and ads in magazines of the importance of eating properly. While most of us know [...]
The term, ?mental health problem’ covers a wide range of problems which affect someone’s ability to get on with their daily life. Causes of mental illness also vary, but may result from genetics, trauma, biological factors such as infections or toxins, or neuroplasticity resulting from psychological or anthropological factors. Mental health problems can affect anyone, [...]
BioSignia, Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2007
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Alison Kramer, 919-459-8157, akramer@919marketing.com
BioSignia Announces Joint Marketing Agreement with Hooper Holmes
RTP, N.C. ? BioSignia, maker of next generation preventive health solutions, today announced a joint marketing agreement with the Health & Wellness Division of Hooper Holmes, Inc (AMEX:HH). Per the agreement, Hooper Holmes will actively promote BioSignia?s [...]
Menopause is simply the name given to the last menstrual period. Menopause is characterized by the loss of estrogen production by the ovaries. Menopausal and postmenopausal women are especially prone to osteoporosis, about half of them will develop this disease. The menstrual blood is partly blood and partly tissue from inside the uterus, or womb. [...]
The older adult population in the U.S. is exploding. Starting in 2010, we will see 10,000 people turn 65, each and every day, for the next 20 years. With the growing incidence of mental and physical disorders in this age group, coupled with the shortage of professional and paraprofessional geriatric workers, and a shrinking labor [...]
Most patients ask for a nip here or a tuck there to hide their age and feel good about how they look. This consumer demand is one of the major reasons why the field of cosmetic surgery is constantly and rapidly changing.
Way back in March, 2008, Science Daily (sciencedaily.com) published details from a report by the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics, called “Older Americans 2008: Key Indicators of Well-Being”, which they termed a unique, comprehensive look at aging in the United States.
The key indicators they presented are pretty interesting: Population, Income, Health Status, Health Risks [...]
