Melissa R Sparks LSW

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• Finding the Right Work-Life Balance as a Nurse

  Back in the 80’s, the term work-life balance was starting to get kicked around in the U.S. In a nutshell, it means being able to properly balance the demands of work with the demands of life.  For many, the 80’s almost marked the beginning of the elusive search for the perfect work-life...

• Taming Your Child's Temper Tantrum

  Temper TantrumsTemper tantrums have been defined by experts as an unplanned display of anger or emotions by children.  Children will often whine, scream, or cry during a tantrum. They may hold their breath or widely swing their arms and legs. Children between the ages of one and four experience the...

• Eating Fruits and Vegetables for Radiant Skin

  According to a new study, eating more fruits and vegetables is a natural way to have a healthy skin hue. Researchers suggest that the different shades of red and yellow noticed in the skin of white people are based on the number of servings of fruit and vegetables they eat daily. Fruits and...

• What is Asperger's Syndrome?

  Asperger's syndrome is a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The difference between Asperger's syndrome and autism is that people with Asperger's syndrome will not have delayed language development at a young age. An individual with Asperger's may be equally as smart as an individual who does...

• Pulse Oximeter Use for Patients with COPD

  Pulse oximeters measure the pulse rate of an individual, which is usually marked by a small heart. This is the first number that appears while using a pulse oximeter.  It also measures the proportion of oxygenated hemoglobin in the blood within pulsating vessels. This determines the level of oxygen...

• What Is Pramipexole Used For?

  IntroductionPramipexole is a medication that has similar effects to dopamine, which is a chemical released by nerve cells. Parkinson's disease is associated with low levels of dopamine in the brain. Pramipexole is used to treat symptoms that are associated with Parkinson’s disease such as...