Complementary Cancer Treatments

There are therapies to ease your symptoms of cancer or the treatment side effects that might include pain, nausea, fatigue or anxiety. You might want to consider looking beyond the tandard medicine for some alternative solutions. The complementary therapies may not always cure the disease, (but certainly might) but many of them can help you […]

Affordable Care Act Disparities

A significant barrier to receiving cancer preventive services seems to be the out-of-pocket expenditures. This is especially true for individuals of lower socioeconomic status. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been reviewed in a new study as to how the act of eliminating such out-of-pocket expenditures has affected the use of mammography and colonoscopy. Cancer […]

7 Worst Fruits and Veggies for Your Waistline

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but did you know some fruits are chock-full of sugar? How about how some vegetables can go straight to your hips? This seems like nature’s evil joke, tricking us into believing that we are eating healthy when really, we are consuming too much sugar, starch, and carbohydrates. […]

Broccoli Helps Prevent Cancer

Here it comes again! Another reason you should eat your broccoli. There has been research in the past that suggests sulforaphane, a compound present in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, can help us prevent or slow cancer’s progression. There has been another new study that may have discovered how. Oregon State University (OSU) researchers have […]

Pharma Steals Our Tax Dollar

The 21 st Century Cures Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in December of 2016. The bill previously stalled in the Senate in 2015 until the end of November of 2016, when it was pushed through the Senate with a 94-5 vote. This act included 1,000 pages that tout […]

Why 81 Percent of Mothers Breastfeed (And You Should, Too!)

Breastfeeding, also known as nursing, is beneficial for both mothers and infants. If you are lucky enough to be a mom, experts recommend breastfeeding for the first six months of your baby’s life (at a minimum). The longer you nurse without giving formula, the more profound and long-lasting the benefits. How does breastfeeding benefit my […]

A Senior’s Diary: How To’s of a Sharp Mind and Strong Heart

Getting older can open our doors to many health challenges. Among the most common chronic diseases in seniors are Alzheimer’s, dementia, and cardiovascular disease, according to the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Aging is not preventable, but by being aware of these common chronic conditions, you can take the necessary steps to maintain a healthy […]

Science Says Walking Your Dog Is Good for Your Health

91% of pet owners consider their furry companion as a member of the family. However, did you know only half of owners walk their dog at least once a day? In fact, 50% of fur-baby moms and dads admit to rarely walking their dogs, not knowing it’s a two-way street. People who live with at […]

Workplace Bullying

There are many forms of bullying in the workplace, whether it happens to be a co-worker who “forgets” to share important information, a clique that spreads gossip or even a boss who humiliates subordinates. These are all definitions of a hostile work environment that no one should have to be subjected to. Intimidation, threats, and […]

The High-Protein and Gluten-Free Amaranth Grain

Amaranth is the general name for more than 60 different species of Amaranthus. Cultivated as a grain for 8,000 years, amaranth is classified as a pseudocereal grown for its edible starchy seeds. However, it is not in the same grain family as wheat and rice. Top Benefits of Amaranth Here are five reasons to eat […]