Protecting your health is definitely a component of life. The price of living continues to rise, and together with it, your worth as a part of the society. Medical health insurance in Australia along with the state's medical care system ensure to supply you with the finest care when using the pairing of public coverage and privately owned plans. The public health care system of the Land Down Under provides constrained cover to its people, as well...more
The importance of computers in life is not overstated. This machine has emerged as a significant part in the lives of people coming from any background. What appeared important for just professionals few years back, have now turned indispensable for users belonging to the group of home makers, school going kids, youngsters, retired people and others. As the number of users has increased, there has been a proportional increase in the number of...more
The Dewey Does Foundation was invited to participate at the PS36 Annual School Health Fair to share their obesity program for children. As usual the Dewey Does mascot made his grand entrance and had the kids excited. There was picture time throughout the entire event. Kids running up and even giving Dewey Does the 110% kid a hug. What made the event an even greater success was the Dewey Does 110% Fitness Dash. The kids lined up one after the other challenging each other to see who would get the most steps in 10 seconds. The challenge became so intense even the parents began joining in and challenging the kids. One father after the other, they kept coming back for more. As Dewey Does cheered them on, they were doing better and better and the scores got higher and higher. Ms. Lillian Deluca, Parent Coordinator of PS 36 and host for the health fair, was excited to have the Dewey Does 110% team back at the schools annual event to represent child health foundation for the health fair.Dewey Does is that state-of-mind that inspires kids to give 110%. One kid, out of many, touched our hearts at this health fair event. He came timid and shy, almost unsure of himself but after spending time...more
Any time you look at the menu over a restaurant, which foods do you generally select? Would it be the actual meal you need to have or the one, that's not difficult to chew on? When was the last moment you experienced a delight while having steak meal? What about the actual excitement of munching corn on the cob? When was the last moment you smiled...more
We have all used food as a drug to help ourselves cope with stress at one time or another. You know what I'm talking about: cutbacks at work, a fight with your significant other, not having a significant other, problems with your kids - hundreds of situations can cause you to run to the fridge when you don't need to. I could get into the science of...more
Adolescents have different health problems than children and adults. These might include problems like acne, body image, eating disorders and other such issues. Talking to a medical professional who has the specialization in adolescent medicine can make a huge difference in their lives by giving them the opportunity to open up and discuss what is actually worrying them. Adolescent medicine specialist helps teenagers in discussing the symptoms of their health disorders and provides the appropriate medicine for remedy. No matter which doctor you decide to see, it is important that the doctor should be certified and has relevant experience in the field of adolescent medicine. Unlike other doctors, an experienced specialist will take longer to discuss the problems suffered by the patient whether it is psychological or physical.A timely visit to adolescent medicine specialist also helps parents in communicating with their kids. It can pave a path to better communication on both sides. In teenage, children are more specific with managing their health with their own ways. Many adolescent medicine specialists provide gynecologic care as well. So, girls can see only an adolescent medicine...more
The importance of medical and health insurance cannot be overstated, but with the way the economy has been going of late, more and more people are losing employment and the benefits that go with it. Health insurance is one of the greatest benefits of...more
Sometime ago when tobacco smoking was linked to lung cancer, a lot of people were scaredespecially the smokers. But majority of them found it near impossible to change a new leaf. A score of large companies have accepted the challenge of innovating...more
State budget cuts have started affecting the mental healthcare services in many states. According to a study, states have cut more than $1.6 billion in general funds from their state mental health agency budgets from fiscal years 2009 through 2012.On...more
Awareness of the harmful effects of smoking began in the 1980s when the cause was taken up by seriously by health authorities with the result that the number of smokers has reduced because people have realized smoking is not good for them. But...more
Electronic cigarettes are cigarettes which are electronically operated, but taste and feel like the real cigarette. This is useful for those who want to change the style of living, and adopt greener methods. There will be less pollution and those who...more
Regardless of age or combat experience, the federal government offers veterans the option of affordable, comprehensive health insurance. Some veterans even qualify to be provided this program with no premiums.Eligibility is determined by the federal...more