Sep 30
Here’s an interesting article from the New York Times about how the Internet, and especially Google, have changed the way we think about health information. As the title implies, knowledge is power. But as the article warns, too much knowledge—or the wrong kind of knowledge—can make you feel powerless.
You’re Sick. Now What? Knowledge Is Power (New York Times, 8/30/08)
(icyou urges you to always seek the advice of a medical professional if you have a health issue.)
Sep 22
Getting enough exercise with the aches and pains of aging can be difficult. The key is to make it fun, which is why many seniors are turning to video games that recreate favorite activities to keep active.
Watch this video from icyou contributor info4yourlife to find out how:
Keeping Fit with Technology
Sep 14
Attention Pet Owners and Wannabe Pet Owners! We know you love your critters but did you know that your pets can be good for your health? Owning a pet has been proven to lower blood pressure, reduce stress, decrease depression, and increase overall health in their owners.
Two of the most popular pets are cats and dogs and each has positive health benefits.
Dog Benefits
1. Boosting your mood-new owners report feeling happier
2. Making friends- owners who walk their dogs meet a lot of new people
3. Losing weight- dog walkers lose an average of 14 pounds in a year
Cat Benefits
1. Helping you chill- most owners say their cats help them relax
2. Ditching asthma- kids with cats may get an immunity boost
3. Protecting your heart- a recent study shows that cat owners are 40 percent less likely to die of a heart attack
Check out the following videos to learn more about how pets can imporve your health:
Benefits of Owning a Pet
Pets Lower Blood Pressure
Pets Help to Reduce Stress
Sep 01
September is Ovarian Cancer and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. While the first only affects women and the second only men, both can have equally devastating results. The key to improving your chances of surviving both is early detection. Make sure you are informed. Watch Dr. Mona in these videos for information on both:
What is ovarian cancer?
What is prostate cancer?
