Keeping your Mind Active may Help Prevent Memory Loss

August 07, 2009

Many people fear losing memory as they grow older. Although there is no magic cure, research has begun to suggest some good news: we can take steps to help prevent memory loss.

The Stanford Center on Longevity and the Max Planck Institute for...

Mandatory Bedtimes Reduce Risk of Teen Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

July 07, 2009

According to a recent study at the Columbia University Medical Center, you may be able to reduce your teen's risk of depression and suicidal thoughts by mandating a nightly bedtime. However, that bedtime should be early enough to allow for at least 9 hours of...

HealthRock™ Applauds Antismoking Law, but Warns that it is Still Dangerous to Smoke

June 22, 2009

On June 22, 2009, President Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act into law. This law gives the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) power to regulate tobacco products.

However, the law does not give the FDA Power to ban tobacco or nicotine. ...

HealthRock Wash Your Hands Cartoon Slows Spread of Swine Flu

April 27, 2009

The recent swine flu outbreak in Mexico is a serious problem that can make people very sick or even cause them to die – and it is spreading to the United States. It has already been found in Texas, California, New York and several other states. Now we have to...