Articles by Deanna Dean:

Asthma Attacks Can Be Reduced by Using This Russian Breathing Technique (NewsTarget) Anyone who has endured an asthma attack or watched their child suffer as they gasped for breath knows the helpless feeling that can grip you as powerfully as the attack itself. There are approximately a million and a half asthmatic sufferers...

Safety of Kids Cough and Cold Medicines Questioned (NewsTarget) Kids are back in school and flu season is around the corner if not already upon us. Last January the FDA urged parents not to give over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold drugs to kids younger than 2 years of age. A few months prior to this...

Drastically Reducing Calories May Lengthen Your Life (NewsTarget) There is a growing body of believers, especially longevity-seeking Baby Boomers, who believe that by drastically limiting the amount of food they consume, they will slow the aging process and extend their life. It’s a radical, controversial...

Altitude Sickness Can Pose Serious Health Risks (NewsTarget) Who doesn’t love a sweeping view from a high summit? Adventure activities such as hiking, skiing in the mountains, and mountain climbing are among our favorite pastimes. The public’s access to these kinds of activities is more accessible...

Human Behavior and Emotions Altered by Scents (NewsTarget) A new study finds that just the smell of coffee alone may provide important antioxidant benefits all the while soothing your frazzled nerves. Humans have been consuming coffee for a thousand years and for a lot of us, the aroma of freshly...

Your Attitude Affects How Long You Will Live (NewsTarget) Many of you may be familiar with the extraordinary life and story of Norman Cousins, diplomat, editor and author. He died in 1990 but in the mid 1960s he was diagnosed with a fatal disease and told that his death was imminent. Almost completely...

Are Local Fishing Waters Safe From Contaminants? (NewsTarget) It’s fishing season and anglers are hoping for a good catch to bring home to family and friends, but should there be a worry about the toxins and contaminants in locally fresh caught fish? The FDA regulates the safety of our seafood and...

A Majority of Americans With Sleep Apnea Are Unaware They Have It (NewsTarget) Do you wake up in the morning with a dry mouth and sore throat? Are you irritable and tired throughout the day and suffer from headaches? Do you have trouble remembering or learning things? You may be among the 90% who have no earthly idea...

Heart Disease: The Number One Killer in America Starts in Childhood (NewsTarget) Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women today. It’s shocking to learn that this deadly disease threatens our children as well and can even begin in the womb if the mother’s diet is insufficient during her pregnancy. Atherosclerosis...

Choosing Natural Cork Wine Bottles Is an Environmentally Friendly Choice (NewsTarget) The fear is real and the worries valid when we hear that 2 million tons of oil derived plastic bottles were dumped this year in landfills. As an aside, add to that environmental nugget the fact that we drank water and other liquids from...

Common Dry Cleaning Chemicals Pose a Cancer Risk (NewsTarget) When you drive home after picking up your clothes from the dry cleaners do you sometimes notice a faint chemical smell on the clothes? More than likely your garments were cleaned with dangerous chemicals that could harm the workers, the...