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To Be or Not to Be…an Organ DonorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Do you ever question your choice in becoming an organ donor?  Did you avoid becoming an organ donor because you have heard rumors that doctors don't work as hard to try and save an organ donors life? (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - November 21, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Turkey Time=Nap Time?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, you know at least one relative is bound to blame turkey on his sleepiness. With that being said, is there any truth in the fact that eating turkey makes one sleepy? (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - November 6, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Nervous About the Flu? Build Up Your Immune System!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Defending the body against diseases and other harmful invaders, including bacteria and the flu virus, is the immune system. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - October 28, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

The Power of Vitamin DEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
You know taking your vitamins is important – especially if you have an unbalanced diet.  Gaining more and more recognition by medical and naturopathic professionals is Vitamin D – the vitamin necessary to build strong muscles and absorb calcium that has long been taken to prevent osteoporosis. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - October 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Making Strides on the Breast Cancer BattleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As many know, October is our national Breast Cancer Awareness month. With each passing year, we become more and more knowledgeable and apt to beat the battle that plagues the more than 190,000 women (and some men) each year. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - October 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

5 Ways to Stay Healthy at Work or SchoolEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The fall is here, and winter is fast approaching. We all know that with the change of seasons, and all of the time we spend indoors, coming down with the cold or flu is a likely occurrence. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - October 5, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Do Optimists Outlive Pessimists?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ladies, need a reason to smile?  (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - September 30, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Late Night Snacking Linked to Weight GainEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It’s official, and honestly, not surprising. Those nighttime snacks we eat while resting with our feet up, watching our favorite television shows, are proven to have worse consequences than indigestion (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - September 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Eight Glasses of Water a Day – Myth or Not?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
You’ve heard it from your mother, your doctor, your favorite health magazine – drinking eight glasses of water a day is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - September 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

The Dangers of Over-The-Counter Medicines for Babies and ToddlersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
No one wants to see a young child sick or in discomfort. As parents, you want to do anything you can to make the child feel better, or at the very least, relieve some of the symptoms. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - September 1, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Pain Management and PrescriptionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When used properly, prescription pain medications are very beneficial. These prescription pain medications allow people with serious or chronic soreness, stiffness, arthritis, etc., to live their life as normally as possible by controlling their symptoms and pain levels. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - August 27, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

The Many Benefits of PopcornEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Everyone thinks of popcorn as a great accompaniment to a big game or movie, it’s delicious, a finger food, and easy to eat, so why not? Well, new studies out are showing that popcorn is not just a great treat, but should be a part of a well balanced diet because it contains many important nutrients and other health benefits! (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - August 23, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

3 Tips to Improve Your MemoryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The human memory is one of our most important assets, and unfortunately one that is so easy to lose as we age. Here are three great ways to work on improving your memory and keeping your mind fresh! (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - August 17, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

The Dangers of a Hot CarEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The ‘dog days’ of summer are upon us and the heat is at its worst, so how can you keep your kids and your pets safe in your car? The answer is you can’t. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - August 15, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Does an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
10 Reasons why you should listen to the old saying and eat an apple a day… (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - August 10, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

New Studies Find Tanning Beds “As Deadly As Arsenic”Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
No longer are tanning beds just deemed “unsafe” by the medical community, but recent studies now prove that tanning beds are also in fact dangerous and a “definite cause of cancer.”  (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - August 7, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

The Many Health Benefits of YogurtEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Yogurt has seemingly taken over the dieting world and with good reason. Yogurt offers several health benefits for everyone, and comes in many flavors to ensure great taste. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - August 3, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Exercise: More Than Just Maintaining AppearancesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Let’s face it. The reason most people exercise is to maintain their body image and to improve their body appearance. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - July 30, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Keep Yourself Cool This Summer With A Cucumber!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Though bland and seemingly lacking in the flavor department, cucumbers make up for it with their many health benefits! (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - July 25, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Where Do Germs Hide?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
No one likes germs. Face it, the reasons behind all of the scrubbing and disinfectants are the threat of bad germs that will get you or your families ill (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - July 21, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Does Cracking Your Knuckles Really Lead to Arthritis?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Remember your mother always telling you not to crack your knuckles because you will get arthritis? (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - July 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

What you Need to Know About Sunscreen!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Protecting your skin from the sun’s harsh rays seems to be a popular subject these days. Stores of all sorts along with the publications and media outlets everywhere are putting out the same message - protect your skin and wear sunscreen. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - July 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Pants Feeling a Little Snug? Try a Grapefruit. No, really!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Does eating grapefruit really help with weight loss, or is it just another silly wives tale? (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - July 10, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Indulge Your Way to Better CholesterolEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recent studies have proven that a small amount (about 1 oz.) of dark chocolate each day will not only help your heart and you’re emotional health, but it will aid in lowering your cholesterol as well. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t rather have an ounce of dark chocolate a day over a hand full of vitamins or pills? (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - July 5, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Online Medical Consultation Away While On VacationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It’s vacation time. You’re on the beach. You spent too much time in the sun – and now have a blistering sunburn. You’ve tried aloe and a cool shower, but both are not helping. You think you need your doctor – but you’re hundreds of miles away from home, and not familiar with the area you are in. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - June 29, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Self Diagnosis of Medical Conditions vs Online DoctorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Each time you feel ill, a weird pain, or an unfamiliar symptom, do you head straight to the internet to “self diagnose?” In this day and age, people are no longer calling the doctor when they are feeling unwell with unfamiliar systems – they are “googling” their symptoms and discussing on forums. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - June 15, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

No Time To Visit a Doctor?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Are you constantly on the go with work, family, life in general? We all seem to be these days. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - June 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Online Doctors For College StudentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Hey college students, have you heard about KoolDocs.com yet? Ideal for college students of all types, KoolDocs.com provides online medical consultation and prescription services, as well as doctors’ excuses for work or school. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - June 7, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Online Doctor Consultation Dos and Dont'sEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
DOs and DON'Ts of online medical consultations. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - June 4, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Online Medical ConsultationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this day and age, it is no surprise that practically every type of service is available via the Internet to anyone, at anytime. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - May 28, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Kooldocs Online Doctors Now LiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It’s here…KoolDocs.com, the web’s leading resource for online consultations, prescriptions, doctors’ notes for work and school, and more, is now live! (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - May 26, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Getting an Online Doctor's Excuse NoteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What You Should know if Your Employer or School Requires a Doctor’s Excuse When You Take a Sick Day? (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - March 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Will Your Online Doctor Make Your Neighborhood Doctor Obsolete?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Imagine if you could avoid all the hassles of physically going to your family doctor while still getting the help you need within hours, simply by logging onto your computer with Internet access. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - March 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Recent News Regarding Your Doctor Online and Advances in TelemedicineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Since December of 2007, things have really been heating up with regard to Your Doctor Online, Telemedicine and E-Visits. We believe what triggered the flood of news articles was the decision by Aetna Inc. in the later weeks of December 2007 to reimburse doctors for a patient’s doctor online visit. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - March 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Ask A Doctor Online: Common Questions Asked by PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We thought it would be interesting to research some of the common questions (and answers provided) by the most popular Ask A Doctor Online sites. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - March 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Concerns with the Proliferation of “Ask a Doctor” WebsitesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
With the popularity of the Internet reaching new heights, more and more you will encounter “Ask a Doctor” websites popping up. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - March 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Are These ‘Get Prescriptions Online’ Sites Legal and Is that the Worst of It?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
By now, everyone has received at least one (if not many) of those emails offering popular prescriptions cheap online. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - March 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Which Anti Depression Medication Is Best For Me?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this new age of magic bullets, Anti Depression Medication is being prescribed at record rates, but which one (if any) is right for you personally? (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - March 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Introduction to Depression TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The first thing you should know is that depression and depression treatment is a complex matter and should not be taken lightly. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - March 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

What Types of Ailments are Good Candidates for Online Medical Consultation and Prescription ServicesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - March 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Online Medical DoctorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The concept of online MD is probably still a foreign one to most healthcare patients, but slowly this innovative concept is starting to get the press and attention it deserves. (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - March 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer

Can You Trust Your Online Prescription Writing Doctor and Pharmacy?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
With the proliferation of the Internet as a marketing vehicle for so many products and services, it was only a matter of time until things of an elicit nature began to become rampantly available to the general public.  (Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information)
Source: KoolDocs Health Advice and Information - March 5, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: consumer