Did you know that over 60% of all households in the United States have a pet? Pets are hugely important to us, and we spend billions of dollars a year on grooming, food, and health care for our furry little friends. Pets are a big…
Have you ever tried having a long distance relationship? Often when the words “long distance”are added to “relationship”, your thoughts probably turn to people dating someone in another city, state, or even in another country. However, that‘s not always the case. Being in a long…
Getting a diagnosis of PCOS can be a big relief, as you finally have a name for what’s been going on with your body. Knowing the cause of the physical problems you have and understanding that treatment is available can feel like a load has been lifted…
Do you know about the iPhone app “Last Call”? It’s meant to warn people when they should stop drinking if they’re planning on driving. The way it works is as follows: you’re supposed to track your drinks on the app, and as you add the drinks, the…
Dr. Kitty O’Hare recently wrote a post about setting the stage for medical independence on the Children’s Hospital Boston’s blog “Thrive”. In the entry she writes about how she often sees 15 year olds coming into a health care provider’s office with their parent, and…
Have you noticed the latest disturbing spam on Facebook? I have. Nude photos have been popping up on people’s Facebook pages. Apparently it’s some sort of virus, but it’s pretty outrageous that pornographic photos can end up on your newsfeed like this.
To be completely honest, when I was younger I never understood why the legal drinking age in the US is 21. I always thought of age as a random line in the sand, and that it really didn’t mean much. No one ever “suddenly” feels mature…
When you hear the word caveman, what comes to mind? Did you think healthy eater? If so, you’re not alone. These days, the caveman diet, known as the Paleo (short for Paleolithic) diet, has taken on a whole new meaning for the health conscious. Supporters…
Whether we like it or not, people will have expectations of us for our entire lives. As children we don’t pay attention to these expectations, and for the most part we don’t care if we meet any of them or not. As a teen or…
Does anyone out there watch “New Girl” on Fox? Last weeks episode “Naked” had the characters spouting some of the funniest euphemisms for male and female genitalia I’ve ever heard. (If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly suggest watching.) Aside from the fact that…