Nature Provides Many Health Benefits
November 2, 2019The time we choose to spend in nature, can provide us with a host of health benefits. It not only feels great to be outdoors, but is great for us. They conducted a huge study involving data from more than 140 studies and 290 million people that revealed exposure to greenspace, or open and undeveloped […]
An article written by Maria Cohut and fact checked by Jasmin Collier was recently published on the state of cancer. Are we close to a cure? This is the leading cause of death across the United States. There have been many studies on how to stop cancer in its tracks, but just how close are […]
Be Health Literate for Your Own Good
November 1, 2019October recognizes Health Literacy Month, which Helen Osborne, M.Ed, founded in 1999. According to the licensed occupational therapist and best-selling author, the theme for Health Literacy Month is “Be a Health Literacy Hero.” What is Health Literacy? During this annual and month-long event, individuals and organizations promote the significance of comprehensible health information. Health Literacy […]
The most common deformity of the second, third or fourth toe is called a hammer toe. The causes, symptoms and treatment are highlighted in an article written by Jenna Fletcher and reviewed by William Morrison, MD. This particular condition can be extremely painful and is often caused by wearing narrow shoes with little to no […]
Staying Positive, in the Words of Breast Cancer Survivors
October 31, 2019Breast cancer treatments can drain you in all aspects: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. To support the claim, studies from 2014 and 2019 show that anxiety and depression are prevalent among cancer patients, which can have adverse effects on quality of life. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To guide cancer patients in their journey toward […]
Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer of Live Science recently explored the higher risk of cancer when indulging in an inflammatory diet. This type of diet may increase a person’s risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new study. The men and women having a diet high in foods that are thought to increase levels of inflammation […]
Excess Mucus? Let’s Get Rid of That
October 30, 2019Did you know October is Healthy Lung Month? To raise awareness and educate the public about the significance of protecting our lungs, we have listed lung cleansing techniques and lifestyle changes that may benefit those who smoke and receive constant exposure to air pollution. Moreover, since Respiratory Care Week is from October 20th to 26th, […]
Might fat on our hips be healthy? According to senior writer of Live Science this might be the case. Apparently if you are of normal weight, a little extra padding around the hips and thighs may be a good thing. Just because you are lean, doesn’t mean that you are healthy. It has been suggested […]
Top Five Breast Cancer Apps of 2019
October 29, 2019Dear breast cancer survivors, fighters, and those with risk factors — we have good news! The incidence rates of breast cancer in the United States began decreasing in the 21st Century, after increasing during the 80s and 90s. Although 1 in 8 American women may still develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, […]
Does Vitamin D Protect Against Cancer?
October 28, 2019According to an article by Peter Russell with WebMD, high levels of vitamin D may be linked to a lower risk of people developing some cancers. A Japanese based study says the vitamin may be particularly effective at protecting against liver cancer, according to the researchers. Most of us know Vitamin D as the sunshine […]
