Health, Fitness and Style
Six Patient Behaviors That Drive Doctors Nuts
"Another patient had stopped a diuretic she used with a blood-pressure medication, just because she didn't like the side effect of more urination during the day," he said. "When she came in, her blood pressure was over 200." more »
Browsing a Collection of Decorative Objects & Tattooing
A locket's miniature bears the inscription, Nelson For Ever Huzza; the back of an ivory brooch bears the name and date 'Emma Hamilton 1803'; and King George V in 1882 is given a dragon tattoo in Japan more »
Does It Pay to Be Smart, Attractive, or Confident (or All Three)? A study explores "Relationships Among General Mental Ability, Physical Attractiveness, Core Self-Evaluations, and Income"
Yet, although the inside clearly counts, a plethora of empirical research has demonstrated that when it comes to income, attractiveness makes a difference too. more »
The Needs of Women Veterans Addressed
"The VA recently reported that within 10 years, women are expected to become 10 percent of the VA’s patient population. Women are seeking VA health care at a faster rate than their male counterparts. Women who are seen at the VA today are also younger and of child-bearing age. These statistics beg the question: Is the VA ready?" more »
