6 Realistic steps for better sleep
You have to live in dreamland if you want a good night’s sleep, according to the usual expert advice: Make your bedroom into a spalike sanctuary. Don’t drink a drop of caffeine after 2 p.m. No laptops in the bedroom.
Drug Take Back Day
The DEA along with state and local law enforcement agencies across the US will be holding another Drug Take Back Day on Saturday April 27th from 10am-2pm. Prescription drug abuse is a significant problem in this country. The National Prescription
Colorectal Cancer Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic Staff Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include: A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps,
Quick Stroke Test
A team of stroke researchers has devised a one-minute test that can be used by ordinary people to diagnose stroke — and the test is so simple that even a child can use it. Such an easy, quick test could
Everything you need to know about sunglasses
Most sunglasses are designed to protect our eyes from the sun’s harmful effects. Often the labels on sunglasses promise protection from ultraviolet light and other kinds of natural radiation. It is important to know what kind of light you need
Sunscreen 101
What is an SPF? The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) displayed on the sunscreen label ranges from 2 to as high as 50 and refers to the product’s ability to screen or block out the sun’s harmful rays. For example, if you
10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Melanoma
Sure, you’ve heard about melanoma and you have a basic idea of what it is – skin cancer. But there are a variety of untold truths and myths about melanoma. Many women think that if you slather on sunscreen before
Ways to prevent or delay diabetes
6 Ways to Stop Diabetes Before It Starts The statistics speak for themselves: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 26 million Americans suffer from diabetes, and 7 million are unaware that they’re afflicted. At the
5 Tips for a healthier you
The new year is fast approaching and people are setting their new year’s resolutions. Perhaps eating healthier is on your list? If so, check out these five cleansing tips to a healthier you in 2015.
Monitoring your blood pressure at home
Checking your blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure (hypertension). The American Heart Association and other organizations recommend anyone who has high blood pressure monitor his or her blood pressure at home. Home monitoring