Gym, Tan, Laundry? How about just Gym and Laundry?

Gym, Tan, Laundry? How about just Gym and Laundry?

Wow. This video was powerful enough for me to want to change my lazy summer day routine from G.T.L. to simply G.L. (sorry Snookie!). I know. You love to have that beautiful summer “glow.” You really don’t want to hear another lecture about the danger of the sun and tanning beds. But seriously, please watch [...]

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Do porn stars have the right idea?

Do porn stars have the right idea?

Prevent STDs like a Porn Star Above is the link to a CNN article about the process that many porn stars go through to prevent their risk of STDs. Although they may not live the ideal lifestyle, their habits for STD prevention certainly are ideal! There are no official recommendations from the CDC as to which STDs [...]

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New study finds 1 in 5 young adults may have high blood pressure

New study finds 1 in 5 young adults may have high blood pressure

I recently blogged about a survey by the American Stroke Association which showed that although most young adults wish to live long healthy lives, many do not believe that their health behaviors now can effect their risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease in the future. The “young and invincible” mentality of Generation Y causes many [...]

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Health Disconnect: is Gen Y putting themselves at higher risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease?

Health Disconnect: is Gen Y putting themselves at higher risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease?

I came across this survey recently released by the American Stroke Association. The survey found that nine out of ten young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 believe that they are living healthy lifestyles. Yet in reality they are not. Adults in this age group tend to eat too many unhealthy foods, drink [...]

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Welcome to Holly on Health!

Welcome to Holly on Health!

Welcome to Holly on Health!! My name is Holly Peek and I’m a fourth year medical student studying disease, treatment, and patient care at one of the best medical schools in the country. I have constant access to some of the best physicians, hospitals, and clinics.  So if I ever have a medical question or [...]

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