Protect your lungs on hot and humid days
On very hot, humid days, especially days that have high levels of air pollution or smog, stay indoors. Find an indoor place that’s cool. Make sure the place you choose has clean air – this means no tobacco smoke or
Added sugar tied to heart disease
Sugar can be ‘hidden’ in savory foods as well as desserts and soda, experts note. WebMD News By Dennis Thompson – HealthDay Reporter Doctors have long thought extra sugar in a person’s diet is harmful to heart health because it promotes chronic
March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Among cancers that affect both men and women,colorectal cancer(cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Every year, about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000
April is eye health month
We all use sunscreen to protect our skin during the warmer months, but don’t forget to protect your eyes as well. Summertime means more time spent outdoors, and studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of
How to perform a skin self-exam
Step by Step Self-Examination The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that everyone practice monthly head-to-toe self examination of their skin, so that they can find any new or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous. Skin cancers found and removed
November is National Diabetes Month
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near
Morning Rituals That Can Change Your Life
Your morning can be that make-or-break time that sets you up for a good day or a bad day. Here are 11 habits you can establish that will put you on the path of stringing together good day after good
February is Heart-Health Month
Improving heart health just got a little bit simpler, thanks to the ABC’s of heart disease prevention. As any world-renowned cardiologist would tell you, it is much better to prevent than cure. When it comes to heart health, developing healthy lifestyle