Blog Entries for NewroticGirlRelated SearchesTeen Drug and Alcohol Use on the Rise AgainYesterday at 09:58 AM Decades of "just say no" and other campaigns have had teen drug and alcohol use on the decline... until now. The Partnership for a Drug-Free America and the MetLife Foundation sponsored a survey of teens in grades nine (high school freshman) through twelve (high school senior). What is Toxic Shock Syndrome?18 Mar 2010 09:46 AM Just about every box of tampons comes with a warning about toxic shock syndrome. Toxic shock syndrome is a complication from a bacterial infection most often seen in women who use tampons. Stocks, Weather, and Heart Attacks17 Mar 2010 09:43 AM Is there a link between the stock market and heart health? Researchers from Duke University think there might be. Researchers studied heart attack treatment data from Duke University's hospital. Should Foods Come with Choking Warnings?14 Mar 2010 08:23 PM Warning labels for choking hazards are required on certain toys -- especially those with small parts and balls. Here in the United States, it's a federal law! But there isn't a similar law on the books for foods that may be choking hazards. Tags: Choking | choking hazard | choking warning | Food | toys Tips for Puppy-Proofing Your Home14 Mar 2010 06:37 PM There's something irresistible about baby animals, isn't there? Puppies, kittens, chicks, and more... so innocent, sweet, and cuddly! But for baby animals, some things around your house may be irresistable... and dangerous. Inversion Is Not for Everyone10 Mar 2010 09:20 AM Inversion -- hanging or otherwise positioning yourself upside down -- can be beneficial for your health. Sometimes called the "perfect stretch", inversion can reverse pressure on muscles, joints, and organs. However, inversion may not be right for everyone. What is Inversion?09 Mar 2010 07:25 PM I caught a commercial the other day for one of those pieces of equipment that let you hang upside down. Tags: decompression | hanging upside down | inversion | stretching | upside down Pet Parenting Means Constant Vigilance!08 Mar 2010 08:39 AM Owning a pet is -- in some ways -- like having a child. I don't intend any insult to parents here; I know parenting is incredibly hard work. But there are times when living with a pet is like living with a toddler. 1 comments — latest 08 Mar 2010 07:56 PM by Angela Shambeda Surgical Countdown: One Month!07 Mar 2010 08:27 PM My hysterectomy is scheduled for one month from today: April 7th. I'm still feeling generally positive about the whole thing. One of my coworkers said I seemed "sparkly" about the thought. And in my mind, there are a lot of good things about the upcoming surgery. Tin Foil is Not a Food Group!06 Mar 2010 09:02 AM Okay, I call it "tin foil" even though it's actually aluminum foil. And for pets, that crinkly, shiny stuff can be scary... or very attractive. Roll it into a ball, you've got a fun toy to bat around. 2 comments — latest 07 Mar 2010 05:24 PM by Aimee Amodio Tags: aluminum foil | cat health | dog health | pet health | tin foil |
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