The month of June has been designated to raise awareness about cancer, but this is a disease that requires your year-round attention. There are more than 200 types of cancer and risk factors are many: genetics, environmental exposures, lifestyle choices and different infections are all possible causes. According to the Continue Reading
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5 Tips to Help Prioritize Your Time
Chances are, you ask yourself at least once a day: Where does the time go? You try so hard to fit as much as possible into your day but rarely do you find enough time to do something for yourself. "Me time" is something you need to prioritize each and every day, in order to feel emotionally fulfilled and to complete your ... Continue Reading
6 Ways to Stop Mindless Binge Eating
How many times have you collapsed in front of the television and grabbed the quickest snack you can find, ignoring fat and calories for convenience? You are exhausted after a long day and reach into a bag of popcorn or chips, with a can of soda nearby, and soon discover you are at the bottom of that bag with fingers covered ... Continue Reading
A Healthy Sole is Key to a Healthy Body
Since the invention of the Fitbit, and other pedometer-type devices, the notion that you need to take 10,000 steps a day has become commonly accepted by most fitness-conscious consumers. Studies have since shown that in taking 10,000 steps a day, you improve your blood pressure, reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, improve ... Continue Reading
Living Well with Diabetes through Winter
Winter is a rough season to navigate. From our emotional well-being, to our eating patterns, to the health of our hair and skin – it’s challenging to survive and thrive. For the more than 100 million Americans living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, it is crucial to maintain healthy habits, despite the cold weather. Diabetes is ... Continue Reading
Is Drinking Coffee Good for your Health?
The debate surrounding the health benefits of coffee has been ongoing for decades. And while the origins of this popular beverage date back to the 10th century, with roots in Ethiopia, it remains one of the most commonly consumed beverages around the world today, with an estimated 450 million cups of coffee consumed daily in ... Continue Reading