I found an interesting post from True/Slant that reviews the 2009 literature in psychology and chose their favorite top ten articles. The author discusses some …
Kids & Medicines: Throw Away The Kitchen SpoonsParents always face this dilemma: “half a teaspoon” or “one tablespoon” of medicine for their child. But it’s fairly obvious that spoons now come in … |
Stressed? Try Tai Chi & YogaI’m a big fan of tai chi and yoga; they are a wonderful exercise for young and old — especially tai chi for the elderly. … |
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Running Barefoot: Better Than Sneakers?All you runners spending a paycheck on the latest running gear may want to know that mounting evidence suggests barefoot is better. There’s a fascinating … |
Indoor Plants: Natural Air PurifiersAre you aware that certain plants can act as natural air purifiers? Indoor air pollution is a serious problem in many communities, especially in cities. … |
Ear Wax: What Works Best?Every once in a while, children and adults feel a lot of pressure or pain in their ears, and thick wax clogs their ear canal … |
Air Pollution: Do Your Schools Have Action Plans?Air pollution is a growing problem in many urban areas. Many people may not realize that over the last five years there is a lot … |
Food Allergy in Kids: Are We Over-Diagnosing?Food allergies in children, as a diagnosis, are more common than before. But are we over-diagnosing? The main issue is that the tests we perform, … |
Vitamin D: Miracle or Hype?Just a couple weeks ago I posted an article discussing the trendiness of vitamin D. Since then, there is even more press about this; last … |
Air Quality: Games For KidsIt’s a bit, um, difficult to make air pollution a cool subject for kids. Even my recent slide show on air pollution left a few … |
Deafness in Children: Cochlear Implants Really WorkPeople may not realize that there have been amazing advances in technology that can help deaf children hear again. It’s called a cochlear implant, a … |
The Top Supplements of 2009One of my favorite consumer websites is from ConsumerLab.com; they perform independent testing of the common supplements, herbs and vitamins that most of us use. … |



