The material appearing on HealthyPixels.com is for educational use only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Healthy Pixels LLC does not endorse and expressly disclaims liability for any product, service, manufacturer mentioned or advertised on this web site.

Autism & ADHD part 3: Testing and diagnosis

By Shari Cheves on March 9th, 2014%

Testing for autism – a dangerous waiting game

Currently, autism can only be diagnosed through careful observation by professional health experts, and we are lacking doctors with experience and training for early screening. At-risk infants and toddlers may be identified early, but most wait many months or years before official diagnosis and treatment . . . → Read More: Autism & ADHD part 3: Testing and diagnosis

Sleep – a new angle of repose

By Shari Cheves on November 4th, 2012%

Earlier this year we reviewed how breathing improves sleep and overall health. Armed with this information, I experienced the best sleep of my life, forcing air through my nose by taping my mouth shut with gentle 3M Micropore surgical tape. But it gets better. Since late August my sleep quality has got another lift with . . . → Read More: Sleep – a new angle of repose

Count your z’s to better sleep

By Shari Cheves on February 2nd, 2012%

Sleep may be the single most important factor of health – and one of the least understood. Without rejuvenating sleep, we cannot effectively think, act, or fight diseases. Short or poor quality sleep is linked to obesity, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Up to 90% of adults with depression have trouble with sleep. Yet we . . . → Read More: Count your z’s to better sleep