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 [...]
Keeping an eye out for depression
Summer edition of The Hullabaloo is out! Check out my latest article for the new incoming freshmen at Tulane University. Leaving home for the first time and going to college is an exciting and monumental life event. At Tulane, students will meet new people from all over the country while living in one of the most [...]
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 [...]
Mental Health Reform in New Orleans: Dr. Karen Desalvo, New Orleans Health Commissioner Interview
The following audio clip is from an interview I had last month with Dr. Karen DeSalvo, the City of New Orleans Health Commissioner. As Health Commissioner, Dr. Desalvo is working to improve public health in New Orleans in several ways. One of her main focuses is on improving mental health services within the community. She [...]
On today’s show: Dr. Gourmet!
Dr. Timothy Harlan is our special guest on today’s show. Today he will offer some great advice and insight into healthy diets for young adults. His website, www.drgourmet.com, is an awesome resource for all types of diet and nutrition questions. He really has it all on there, including recipes, cooking tips, food reviews, and tips [...]
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!! 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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