Things to Know Before You Vape
In recent years, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have increased substantially in popularity. They are commonly advertised as a “healthier” and cheaper alternative to cigarette smoking. Smoking...
View ArticleTips for Keeping Food Safe While Eating Outdoors
If it’s summer, chances are you and your food will be spending a lot of time outside. Picnic and barbecue season offers lots of opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. These warm weather...
View ArticleGood Nutrition is a Parenting Responsibility
Our children are our most precious gift, so let’s be sure to give them every health advantage good nutrition can provide. As parents we are role models in all the behaviors we exhibit, making what we...
View ArticleChoosing Cleats for the Young Athlete
As the summer comes to an end, parents and children are beginning to gear up for the coming school year, and that means gearing up for fall sports. For parents of children who play field sports, such...
View ArticleDiagnostic imaging—what you should know: Excerpts from Living Well with...
Excerpts from our Living Well with Cancer podcast interview with Karen Scott, executive director of Anne Arundel Diagnostics Imaging. Listen to the entire interview here. Once you’ve had an image...
View ArticleHovering Parents Can Lead to Anxious Kids
The term “helicopter parent” may have been recently coined, but it’s certainly not a new phenomenon. The term is applied to parents who “hover over” their children, like a helicopter, paying extremely...
View ArticleKnow the Safety Concerns About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
Hip replacements have been widely performed in this country for over 50 years, and the results have improved significantly due to improvements in techniques and materials. However, some changes that...
View ArticleCourse correction: Back to work and play after bariatric surgery revision
Bariatric surgery has played a crucial role in keeping Joanna Redmond’s weight down and her health stable. The Easton resident has long suffered from obesity and a 2008 bariatric lap-band procedure...
View ArticleTaking Care of Our Tribe: Why Women Should Pay Attention to Heart Health
I believe every woman has the power and opportunity to influence the heart health of those around her. Between significant others, children, friends, and coworkers, women have a broad sphere of...
View ArticleFamily ties: Genetic testing empowers a breast cancer survivor
“As far as I know, there is no breast cancer in my family history,” says Aileen Carlucci. But in the summer of 2008, she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 49 after a routine mammogram....
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