How Parents Attempt To Prevent Their Kids From Getting Sick According to a recent Mott Poll Report, most parents try to keep their kids from getting sick through personal hygiene. In fact, 99% of all parents encourage habits like frequent hand washing as a method to avoid catching a cold. Whereas 70% of parents encourage using hand sanitizer frequently to avoid picking up germs. Interestingly enough, although there is no scientific data to confirm certain cold prevention folklore strategies, 70% of parents believe in following these myths as cold prevention rules. One folklore strategy you may be familiar with is the “Don’t go outside with your hair still wet or you’ll catch a cold!” theory. According to the poll, 52% of the parents surveyed reported that they have told their children the above order. I know that I’ve definitely been believing that myth as a rule for my entire life. Read the full article →
MA Top Docs is proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for December 2018. MA Top Docs Include: Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Dr. Pratik S. Pradhan Dermatology Dr. Philip S. Ellerin Gynecology Dr. Lois Goodman Psychiatry Dr. George Milowe Reproductive Medicine Dr. Joseph A. Hill MA Top Dentists Include: General Dentistry Dr. J. Steven Tonelli Dr. Jacob Stein Dr. Jon Turesky
MA Top Docs is proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for November 2018. MA Top Docs Include: ENT (Otolaryngology) Dr. H. Dennis Snyder Family Practice Dr. Jennifer M. Souza OB/GYN Dr. Ashley D. Ackerman Pediatrics Dr. Priya Wagner Psychiatry Dr. Matthew Friedman MA Top Dentists Include: General Dentistry Dr. Frank J. DiMauro
MA Top Docs is proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for October 2018. MA Top Docs Include: Cardiology Dr. Richard Ress Family Practice Dr. Jennifer Trieu General Surgery Dr. Richard Statman Geriatric Medicine Dr. Matthew Shuster Reproductive Medicine Dr. Merle Berger
Tips for Fighting Seasonal Affective Disorder As everyone around you is indulging in pumpkin spice lattes and maple pecan muffins, keep in mind that this time of year is not pleasant for everyone. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that typically appears during the autumn and winter seasons when the days become shorter, darker, and chillier. About 4-6 percent of Americans struggle with SAD, with more people in the northern part of the country being affected. People with SAD often experience a range of symptoms, but the most common is fatigue that’s paired with oversleeping, depressive moods, and strong cravings for carbohydrates which often leads to excessive weight gain. If someone who has SAD is struggling with severe symptoms, it can greatly impact their daily lifestyle by preventing them to go out and interact with others. To help combat SAD this season, keep the following tips in Read the full article →
