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- December 15, 2010
Experts say that 25 percent of the time, fainting can indicate a potentially deadly heart condition. “Everyone doesn’t have to be alarmed that there is a serious medical problem if they pass out. But it is important for the first time you pass out that you do have further evaluation,” says Dr. Lawrence Phillips, an
READ MOREHere's some helpful information about cookies and supercookies and what steps you can take to prevent a site like facebook from following you online once you leave their site. ABC News, 11/16/2011
READ MOREFind out what to do if a potential employer insists on having access to your Facebook account. Senators are saying that it may actually be illegal to demand facebook passwords. ABC News, 3/26/2012
READ MOREA new study has found that heavy digital multitasking and more time spent in front of screens can hurt social and emotional development in preteen girls. In the study, girls reporting more face-to-face interaction, on the other hand, reported strong emotional health and social confidence even if they were heavy media users. More face time
READ MORECould an eye exam one day be used to determine who is at risk for Alzheimer’s? Beta amyloid proteins are usually found in the brain and can be an indicator of the disease, but a new study discovered that they also show up as bright dots during an eye exam.
READ MOREAre you protecting your child’s eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays? Vision experts say that children’s sunglasses are an important protective measure, particularly because their young eyes are still developing and have a harder time filtering UV light. When young eyes are overexposed to the sun, the damage is cumulative and also permanent.
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