According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 70 percent of American adults over the age of 20 are either overweight or obese. Over 12 million (or 1 in 6) American children and adolescents between the ages…
American tradition tells us that if we don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, we’ll be pinched! But just like a leprechaun, we have a trick up our sleeve. Let your friends and family know they need to keep…
Hindsight is always 20/20, and many Americans reflect on what more they could have done to save their vision. March is National Save Your Vision Month, which will shed light on how a digital device’s blue light can affect…
Why Diabetes is a Risk Factor for Heart Disease Diabetes is a condition that occurs when your blood glucose levels are too high. Most people with this disease have type 2 diabetes, usually caused by lifestyle factors, such as…
If your significant other gave you chocolate for Valentine’s Day, you’re probably a little leery of the weight gain that may come along with this romantic gesture. But don’t fret! What your admirer gave you could also benefit your health!…
A key to living a longer, healthier life is by caring for your heart. February is American Heart Month, and we want to remind you of some ways that you can better focus on your heart! According to the…
Cold Symptoms Millions of Americans catch a cold every year in the United States. In fact, adults have an average of two to three colds every year, while children have even more, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Alzheimer’s Disease is a commonly-known, widespread form of dementia that causes memory loss and hindrance of other cognitive abilities that interfere with a sufferer’s daily life. More than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s, and it is the sixth leading…
Sleep is an essential part of life. Just like water and oxygen, we can’t live without it, yet many try to! In today’s society, there’s just not enough time in the day, and sleep typically gets put on the backburner…
Every year, thousands of Americans and even more across the globe decide what their New Year’s resolution will be. However, it’s often expected that those partaking in the movement won’t be able to maintain all, or even one, of their…