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ReadResearch shows a link between gum disease and heart disease and stroke. Evidence is mounting that people with gum (periodontal) disease, a bacterial i ...
ReadDiagnosing memory problems can be puzzling. In older adults, it’s easy to mistake such problems as part of the everyday memory loss that some people h ...
ReadIn many ways, high blood pressure is a condition of facts and figures. After all, it’s defined by two digits: the pressure when your heart beats (syst ...
ReadA number of studies have shown a link between moderate drinking and a lowered risk for heart attack, heart and blood vessel diseases, stroke, type 2 d ...
ReadNew studies find carrying extra body weight increases the risk of colorectal cancer. The results show the more years you spend with a higher body mass ...
ReadDiabetes can lead to serious health complications, and so can smoking. Learn how to manage, delay, or even prevent diabetes. Also, learn five steps to ...
ReadWhile enjoying this time of year, remember to keep you and your family safe when you’re out in the sun and enjoying the pool, lake, or beach.
ReadThe health benefits of getting outdoors are valuable for both physical and mental health. Let’s talk about those benefits!
ReadFrom arthritis to insulin to mood, Vitamin D plays an important role in your physical and mental well-being.
ReadIt seems that there are fad diets at every turn, promising a quick fix for weight loss. Let's learn about fad diets and their health risks.
ReadFor Thyroid Awareness Month, let’s focus on the basics of thyroid health and the differences between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
ReadStaying on top of breast health is one of the most important things women can do to decrease their risk of breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Aw ...
ReadFeelings of stress are common, and certain amounts of stress are normal and beneficial. What we need to be mindful of is unmanaged stress. Check out t ...
ReadInfluenza vaccination is important and recommended yearly for everyone 6 months of age and older, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting a f ...
ReadEmerging research is discovering the valuable role the gut microbiome plays in metabolism, immune response, mental health, and more. Learn more about ...
ReadDiet and lifestyle habits play a key role in how the brain ages. Incorporate these powerful lifestyle choices and habits for the most significant impa ...
ReadAllergy season can be an uncomfortable, if not miserable, time for many of us. Thankfully, there are proactive steps you can take to minimize your ex ...
ReadMarch is Colon Cancer Awareness month. Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, so staying up to date with the appropriate screening is im ...
ReadWhen it comes to improving your health, lifestyle choices are important because how you live influences your choices, and your choices impact your hea ...
ReadThis year, to become the healthiest and happiest version of yourself, focus on creating healthy habits to achieve long-term goals instead of loading m ...
ReadChanging your relationship with time is crucial to improving your overall health. Here's why taking time to slow down is good for you.
ReadThis season, more than ever, we need to prioritize our health and well-being, not busyness. Try two or three of these tips to de-stress and unbusy yo ...
ReadMeal planning can help decrease stress, steady blood sugars, increase energy, reduce skipped meals, save money, and minimize food waste. Here are fiv ...
ReadGetting a good night’s sleep is important for both physical and mental health. It can also improve mood, productivity, and overall quality of life. Pr ...
ReadWhen a person's blood pressure reading is high at two or more separate appointments, the result is a Hypertension diagnosis. Unfortunately, Hypertens ...
ReadSkin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. More than 5 million cases are diagnosed annually! It’s important to understand the facts ab ...
ReadLike so many things, cholesterol is healthy at some levels and unhealthy at high levels. Good, balanced cholesterol is necessary for hormone productio ...
ReadInsulin Resistance is a major feature of Type 2 diabetes, but there are usually no symptoms of insulin resistance until diabetes develops. Fortunatel ...
ReadHeart disease is the leading cause of death in Americans. It is important to learn the risk factors and skills for prevention in order to live a long ...
ReadColorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S., but it doesn't have to be. If you are 50 or older, you’re at a higher risk for col ...
Read30 million American adults have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), which is the gradual loss of kidney function. Learn the two main causes of CKD and one ...
ReadLow-carb, Paleo and the "Keto" diet have gained popularity in the past few years. What are these diets and what are the pros and cons of each? We di ...
ReadThere are many steps you can take and ways that you can reduce your health risks, including your risk for developing the leading causes of death for w ...
ReadHypertension is the diagnosis for someone who has chronically elevated blood pressure. This can be caused by a number of factors, most of which can be ...
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