One of the most frequent questions we’re asked by parents is how to develop healthy eating habits in kids. We all know that kids should be eating a nutrient rich diet that is full of lean […]
November is National Diabetes Month. This month is dedicated to spreading awareness and to encourage both the prevention of and treatment of diabetes. There are currently over 30.3 Americans with diabetes, with 1.5 million Americans being newly diagnosed each year. […]
Originally touted as a much safer alternative to cigarettes, vaping is quickly being revealed to be not as safe as once thought. Learn more about the risks and dangers of this popular habit.
Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol, often […]
While it is something that all women go through, menopause is rarely discussed. Menopause is one of those things everyone knows about on some level, but few actually talk about. As a result, it can lead […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Each year in the United States, more than 245,000 women get breast cancer and more than 40,000 women die from the disease. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Mammograms are […]
High blood pressure is a dangerous condition that can damage your heart. Despite the many risks associated with high blood pressure, one in three Americans struggle with this condition. If you’re concerned, there are many ways to […]
While an optimistic outlook has long been praised, it is only recently that scientists have sought to study the health benefits of optimism. A recent PNAS paper describes how the researchers assessed the link between higher […]
We use our knees constantly and consistently. Knee pain is one of the most common orthopedic ailments. If you find your knees prone to pain or injury, it is wise to practice knee strengthening exercises. Exercises that target this key part of your body can […]
One of the most common ailments of the day is the inability to sleep well. Due to numerous factors, a large majority of the population struggles with sleep. There are some basic rules to follow when establishing a healthy […]
Due to the pace of modern life, it is difficult to keep a healthy balance of nutrients in the food you eat. Sugar is one of these nutrients, and the cells in the body would die without it. However, we are often unaware of the sugar content of items we consume day to day. Sugar […]