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Our Pets Can Talk Do you ever wonder what it would be like if your pets could talk? To some, this would be a joy to communicate each other’s feelings and needs, while others may feel they would be constantly nagged to play and go outside. Though they can’t hold conversations with us, our pets … Read more
Heavy or improperly worn backpacks can not only be a literal pain in the neck, back and shoulders, they can also lead to poor posture. It’s such a significant issue that the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has designated every third Wednesday of September as National School Backpack Awareness Day to educate parents, teachers and … Read more
Before you visit your doctor, he or she will usually have you get your blood drawn and tested. This can be inconvenient, especially if you need to have your blood drawn after fasting for eight hours. However, your doctor will ask you to do a blood draw when you come in for your annual check-up … Read more
It may seem like school just ended, but as the beginning of the next school year draws closer, parents need to plan ahead to have their children see the family doctor, whether for immunizations, a sports physical or just an annual wellness check-up. In many cases, it’s a requirement if your child is attending school … Read more
Imagine your teenager comes in well after curfew. She apologizes, but says she was having fun. What do you do? Many parents would yell at their child about how worried they had been and that they didn’t know whether the teen was alright or not. Then they would ground the child. However, a parent using … Read more
While many of us associate hormones like testosterone with masculinity and sex drive, it has wide-ranging impacts on male biological functions. Dr. Stuart Markovitz, M.D., an internal medicine specialist with Charleston Men’s Clinic, said that hormones such as testosterone play a significant role in men’s health. In addition to sexual vitality, testosterone impacts metabolism, fat … Read more