Category: Healthy People
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Breast Cancer Awareness
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms. What Are the Symptoms? There are different symptoms of breast cancer, and some people […]
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Cholesterol 101 – An Intro
If you’re reading this, you probably care about health and the role that cholesterol can play. That’s an important first step. So, what is cholesterol, and what does it do? Cholesterol is a waxy substance. It’s not inherently “bad.” In fact, your body needs it to build cells. But too much cholesterol can pose a […]
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Growing up with vaccines
On-time vaccination throughout childhood is essential because it helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Vaccines are tested to ensure that they are safe and effective for children to receive at the recommended ages. For parents, the CDC recommends the following vaccines at these stages of a child’s life: DURING PREGNANCY […]
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The Opioid Abuse Epidemic
There is no single easy solution to the opioid abuse epidemic. It’s a complex issue that requires stakeholders across government, the healthcare supply chain, public health, prevention and healthcare communities working together to provide patients, families and communities with information and tools to address the crisis. Overprescribing and Overuse Opioid prescribing in the U.S. hit […]
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Staying safe every day
The National Safety Council encourages everyone to be aware of hazards related to leisure and recreational activities and take proper safety precautions. Here, in order, are the top causes of unintentional injury and death in homes and communities: 1. Poisoning Poisonings have overtaken motor vehicle crashes for the first time as the leading cause of […]
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Helping you kick the habit
THE FACTS ABOUT CIGARETTE SMOKING · Cigarette smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causes many diseases, and reduces the health of smokers in general. · Quitting smoking lowers your risk for smoking-related diseases and can add years to your life. · Smokers are at greater risk for diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular […]
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Allergy Season in Full Bloom
Along with the beautiful spring blooms come spring allergies for many. You may wonder what allergies and asthma have in common besides making you miserable. A lot, as it turns out. Allergies and asthma often occur together. The same substances that trigger your hay fever symptoms, such as pollen, dust mites and pet dander, may […]
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Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum), when discovered early, is highly treatable. Even if it spreads into nearby lymph nodes, surgical treatment followed by chemotherapy is highly effective. In the most difficult cases — when the cancer has spread to the liver, lungs or other sites — treatment can help make surgery an […]
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February is Heart Month
Heart disease doesn’t happen just to older adults. It is happening to younger adults more and more often. This is partly because the conditions that lead to heart disease are happening at younger ages. February is Heart Month, the perfect time to learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps you need to […]
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