Diabetes is one of the top reasons for annual deaths in America. In fact, one in every ten Americans suffers from this disease. That’s about 30 million people in the country suffering from diabetes every day.The greater problem lies in…
When you’re a kid, Halloween is a ton of fun. Candy, friends, dressing up, and more candy. But when you are a parent… different story altogether. While there is still fun to be had - you are also responsible for…
We are into the final stages of 2017, and with that, cooler weather and shorter days. The following are some general health and safety tips going into Autumn. 1) Of course, the one that you can mark your calendar by…
5 Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Family From the Flu The flu is caused by a virus that can be transmitted through contact with someone who is already sick, most commonly through coughing or tracking germs from surfaces…
Sleep is a very important activity, that we often take for granted. It is especially important in children as it allows for proper neurological development. One disorder that is more and more common is sleep apnea, or interrupted sleep from…
Flu season is back! You’re going to be hearing those commercials about flu shots, and you’re going to be on guard around the office when one of your co-workers starts sneezing and coughing. So what can you do to best…
America may run on Dunkin’, but our bodies run on ENERGY. (Although we personally prefer Krispy Kreme…) Where does energy start? With your digestive system! If you don’t digest and break down nutrients, then you don’t supply your body with…
Let’s get started by defining what childhood obesity is. Generally, obesity is defined as having excess body fat, while overweight is defined by having excess body weight relative to that individual’s height. And then there’s BMI - Body Mass Index…
The prediction: 161,360 new diagnoses and 26,730 fatalities. That’s what the American Cancer Society has pegged for 2017 and prostate cancer in the US. The most common diagnosed cancer in men, you probably know someone that has been affected by…
Summer may be winding to a close, but you don’t leave skin protection from the sun behind! The risk of skin cancer continues throughout your life, no matter the season. And the effects of the summer can be felt for…