Since Vitamin D is not readily available in many food sources other than fish and fortified foods like milk and cereal, we need exposure to the sun to synthesize the fat-soluble vitamin through our skin.
Many of us enjoy treating ourselves to regular manicures and pedicures. It is relaxing and makes you feel pampered, especially since the rest of your week is busy with things like meal planning, driving the kids to/from activities AND working your strenuous job.
Hypertension is a chronic condition in which your blood pressure is elevated (>140/90) on two separate readings separated by two weeks. Most cases of hypertension are due to lifestyle choices. Here are some simple things you can do to help lower your blood pressure so that you can avoid the diagnosis of hypertension.
Cervical cancer is related to high-risk Human Papilloma virus (HPV). Risk factors for contracting HPV include age of first intercourse and number of sexual partners. Most healthy non-smoking women can clear the virus, however, immunocompromised conditions and smoking decrease the chance of women clearing this virus on their own.
New Year’s resolutions vary from finding a new hobby to losing weight. Whatever it is that you plan to focus on, don’t forget about the most important thing….your health. Most healthy adults neglect their health since they “feel fine.”
Tis the holiday season to spend time with family and that usually includes some form of travel. Being prepared for travel can help save you the headache of late night runs to the pharmacy or unneeded stress while you are on a plane. Here are a few tips we recommended you consider before packing up and hitting the road this holiday.
Toys can be wonderful gifts for children which provide great memories that they can cherish for years to come. The really special toys can be passed down through generations. Toys can also be dangerous if used incorrectly or if placed in the wrong hands.
Influenza, also known as the seasonal flu, occurs from a virus which can cause mild to severe symptoms depending on the strain of virus contracted. Each year the severity of the illness varies, but every year it kills.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things we should be thankful in our lives. It may involve lots of loud visiting relatives, watching funny movies and of course eating turkey! The age old tale of turkey and tryptophan seems to come up every year…Does the tryptophan in turkey make you extra sleepy on Thanksgiving?
The stomach flu, also known as acute gastroenteritis, is caused by one of several types of viruses. Viruses such as rotavirus, enteric adenovirus, and norovirus cause symptoms of frequent loose stool, nausea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal cramping. Typically, the illness lasts no more than a week and treatment is aimed at symptom management and hydration.