Archive for June, 2008

ADD/ADHD Drug Abuse: Facts For Concerned Parents

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
Drugs for Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) are among the top 10 medicines most likely to be abused, or used for non-medical purposes without a doctor’s supervision. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse 2003-4 survey, almost 10% of 12th-graders reported past-year, non-medical use of amphetamines, which are drugs like Ritalin used to treat ADD/ADHD. Children ...ADD/ADHD Drug Abuse: Facts For Concerned Parents

10 Essential Tips for Staying Healthy and Happy

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Here’s a list of some simple things you can do to stay healthy and happy…    1) Enhance Movement: Make sure that you challenge yourself to move your body every day.  Try to use stairs instead of escalators. You can take your dog for a walk or you can even chase the kids. Park in the furthest space at the mall to get in more walking.  You can toss a ball and play with friends. Try to ...10 Essential Tips for Staying Healthy and Happy