What do you do when your teenage daughter comes to you and asks to go on the pill or if you think she may be sexually active (or close to it) and you want to make sure she is protected from making a mistake that will impact the rest of her life? Do you give in? Do you think it is a good idea? Do you say no way?
Teen Pregnancy Rates
Over the past several decades, the teen pregnancy rate has dropped. Right now it is the lowest it has been since 1976. The Centers for Disease Control and...
This is the second of a series of articles I'll be running touching on various aspects of sleep, sleep problems and sleep deprivation.... Read more »
I wrote an article a short while ago on the strange behavior that sometimes occurs when a person sleepwalks. Sleepwalking, in fact, has... Read more »
A friend of mine recently wrote me the following letter asking for more information on melatonin. I dedicate this article to her:M.H.... Read more »
One wonders how many people actually use something to sleep at night. Whether it's a prescription, over the counter (OTC) or alcohol,... Read more »
One of the frequent questions I've seen here and on other asthma websites is whether asthma can be safely treated with (cheaper) over the... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Sleep Disorders vary in nature and degree. The three major sleep disorders are dyssomnias (insomnia), hypersomnia (disorders of excessive sleepiness)... Read more »
Summer vacation -- time off from school or work, lazy days spent at the beach, and maybe even steamy nights filled with the passion of a summer... Read more »
Do you think about sex -- in any way or form -- at least once a day? If you said no, you're probably kidding yourself. Sex is everywhere in our... Read more »
Take action right away Acne can profoundly impact self-esteem at any age, especially during the vulnerable teenage years. If your teen tells you that his acne doesn't bother him, be aware that he may be simply putting on a brave face. I've ...
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