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Straight, No Chaser: Narcolepsy – The Sleep Attack
This is part of a Straight, No Chaser series on sleep disorders. When you hear about narcolepsy, it’s usually in the context of some joke, but it’s a horrifying condition. Lo
Straight, No Chaser: Late Night Shift Work and Shift Work Sleep Disorder
I used to love to work third shift. Generally, I’d be the only “boss” around, so I really got to enjoy my staff in a way that wasn’t possible during the day shifts. The onl
Straight, No Chaser: Understanding Normal Sleep and How Much Sleep You Need
It’s National Sleep Awareness Week, and Straight, No Chaser wants you to wake up, pay attention and learn why sleep is such an important part of your life! Do you ever think
Straight, No Chaser: Defending Yourself From Medication Errors
Every time you take medication or allow someone to administer it to you, you are taking a significant leap of faith. Think about it. How many individual things do you do daily that
Straight, No Chaser: Do Medications Work Differently in Older People?
The elderly are living longer and more productively. Part of being able to do so is by maintaining an understanding of how your actions affect you. One common action of many of t
Straight No Chaser: Saluting African-American Healthcare Pioneers
Here’s a quote that I enjoy: “History favorably remembers those that do things first and those that do things exceedingly well.”
Straight, No Chaser: Hirsutism (Abnormal Female Hair Growth)
Have you ever wondered how and why some women develop more hair on their face and bodies than other women? That’s called hirsutism and is the topic of this Straight, No Chaser
Straight, No Chaser: Management of Herniated Disks
Approximately 40 million Americans have low back pain. Odds are the presence of low back pain is not associated with a herniated disk. Truthfully, herniated disks are more commonly
Cardiology/Heart, Detoxification, Diet and Nutrition, General Health and Wellness, Health Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate, aka Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Got Dark Chocolate? As you may know if you’re a regular reader, Straight, No Chaser is big on you enjoying life and making healthy choices while doing so
Straight, No Chaser: Staying Alive – A Ridiculously Simple Approach to CPR
Hopefully, this video is the hokiest thing I’ll ever post, but modern understanding of CPR is such that every single one of you should know exactly how to respond in the even
Straight, No Chaser: What Will You Do If Your Baby Starts Choking?
We’ve previously discussed how to address choking in adults. Today, we address the twin horrors of needing to save a baby’s life (those younger than 12 months old) from choking
Straight, No Chaser: How Can I Save Myself If I’m Choking?
If you’re the type that is cool under pressure, you’re well positioned to think your way out of many dangerous situations. If you’re the type that’s incline
Straight, No Chaser: What Will You Do If You See Someone Choking?
So … what would you do if someone around you starting choking. Or if they choked, then lost consciousness? What would you do if you choked and no one else was around? Don’t you
Straight, No Chaser: Let’s Boost Your Metabolism
It would be improper for me to have dragged you through the mud for three days and depressed you into thinking you can’t improve your situation. Hopefully, you’re not f
Straight, No Chaser: Healthy, Sustainable Weight Loss – Let’s Get Started
How to Lose Weight, and What is Healthy Weight Loss (AKA, How Much, How Soon and How)? Let’s start with the How. Commercial voice: “You should contact your physician before st
Straight, No Chaser: How Many Calories Do You Need a Day?
Let’s put this post (at least the end of it) under the category of things you do but really don’t think about. How many calories should you take in per day to function
Straight, No Chaser: The Adverse Health Effects of Obesity and Why You Gain Weight
Earlier, we identified the differences between a ‘normal’ weight and being overweight and/or obese. Today’s goal is to help you understand specific risks of carrying ext
Straight No Chaser: Examining Obesity – Is It Really a Choice Between Health and Happiness
Obesity in the United States places many at a crossroad between self-esteem and health. Often, larger frames are celebrated as more desirable. Other times, they are celebrated
Straight, No Chaser: Why You Get Grey Hair
This is a lot simpler than people make it. Gray hair is a happenstance of life. At the end of the day, genetic, racial and chemical considerations determine when you go gray.
Straight, No Chaser: Alcoholism and Alcohol-Related Deaths Are on the Rise
Does it seem that alcoholism isn’t discussed much anymore, or is it that the public health community has focused more on overdose deaths from heroin and prescription painkillers
