Archive for March, 2011
Beauty and the Bones — Teens — Take Charge of Your Bone Health Now
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Pediatric Health, Teen to Twenty-Something on March 31, 2011
As a teen, you may not think too much about your bones and the importance of skeletal growth. When considering appearance, most teens think about their outward physical attractiveness — what clothes to wear, and keeping their skin clear of acne. But – you may not reach your genetic height if your bones aren’t healthy. […]
Adult Onset Eating Disorders on the Rise
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Mental Health on March 29, 2011
Each year, pediatricians see increasing numbers of very young children, who have fallen prey to eating disorders (EDs), in their clinics and hospitals. But the specter of anorexia, bulimia, and other eating-related disorders can manifest in people of any age. Increasingly, women in their thirties and forties fall prey to these devastating psychological disorders. Starving […]
Is Acne Causing Emotional Stress in Your Teen?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Dermatology Topics, Teen to Twenty-Something on March 25, 2011
Does your teenager’s acne cause him to feel embarrassed or isolated? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, nearly 100 percent of U.S. teens have at least an occasional breakout. Acne strikes the teenage population regardless of gender, socio-economic status, or ethnicity and usually begins between the ages of 10 and 13. Progression of Acne […]
Does Obesity Increase the Risk of Birth Defects?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Women's Health Topics on March 23, 2011
Most OB/GYN specialists classify pregnancies in women over 35 or those in women with diabetes as high risk. But an increasing number of medical professionals consider pregnancies in obese women as high risk; women with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more are considered obese. Research suggests that maternal obesity may contribute to […]
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