Gail Giordano LMSW

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  Apgar Score: the five signsRight after birth, the health of a newborn baby is evaluated using the Apgar score, in which five factors are measured on a scale of zero to two. These scores are then added to give the final value which ranges from zero to ten. Thus, the overall health of the newborn baby...

• How This Barber Caters to Those with Autism

  Frankel Antoine, a 24-year-old licensed barber, gives free haircuts to people with autism. He is passionate about his work, which was inspired by his brother, 19-year-old Amos, who has autism and does not speak. In the beginning, Antoine would give his brother haircuts at their home, understanding...

• What are the Benefits of Plyometrics?

  Plyometrics, plyos, or jump training, is an exercise regimen developed to improve power, agility, and speed. These exercises were developed originally for the Olympic athletes to enhance their performance. Now, these rebounding exercises have become very popular among others, particularly for...

• Are Spas Safe?

  The word spa derives from the history of a small village in Belgium, where Roman soldiers would relax in local hot mineral springs to alleviate body aches. Bath techniques, similar to the ones the Romans took advantage of in Belgium, have been used to cure many ailments in different...

• Why These Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Come with a Price

  Healthcare and treatment can be extremely expensive. However, it is still hard to believe that one rheumatoid arthritis drug costs $40,000 a year - and even with competition, the price just won't go down.Renda's storyRenda is a wife and a mom trying to make it work like so many others out there....

• There May be a Link Between Migraines and Celiac Disease

  As a little talked about topic within the celiac disease community, migraines and celiac disease can indeed go hand in hand. Diagnosing celiac disease and gluten sensitivities is almost never an easy task for both patients and healthcare providers alike. The relation between migraines and a...