Valentine’s Day Heart Ache!
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. It claims the lives of more people than all forms of cancer combined. In the US, one person every 90 seconds dies from heart disease.
What Is Vitamin D & Why Is It So Important To Keeping Me Healthy?
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.
What Do I Need To Know About Nail Health?
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.
What is Hypertension?
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.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month!
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.
Thinking about New Year’s Resolutions?
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.”
Healthy & Safe Travel Tips For The Holidays
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.
Are The Toys Your Children Receive This Holiday Season Safe?
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.
Dry Skin Blues Caused By Eczema?!?
Eczema is a chronic skin condition that is commonly found in persons with allergies and asthma. Colder months can cause flare ups of eczema due to a number of factors.
It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week!
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.