Know Your Numbers
BMI Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is the number used to assess if you are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. It is calculated using your height and weight and is a good gauge for the risk of diseases that can occur with more body fat. The higher your BMI, the higher your risk for […]
Tips for healthy skin
Your skin is the largest organ in your body and performs many important functions. It holds in fluid to prevent dehydration. It keeps harmful microbes out, which prevents you from infection. It’s covered in nerve endings that allow you to feel pain, heat and cold. Without being able to feel these sensations, you could cut […]
Risks and prevention of COPD
If you have ever smoked cigarettes, you are at a high risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—a leading cause of death in the United States. COPD is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. Symptoms include shortness of breath, a constant cough, and wheezing. What causes COPD? Long-term exposure to lung […]
Benefits of Folic Acid
If you have ever been pregnant, chances are you have heard about the importance of getting enough folic acid in your diet for the health and development of your baby. But folic acid can be also beneficial to men, women, and children. Folic acid acts by helping the body produce and maintain new cells. In […]
The warning signs of Sepsis, but first, what is it?
Many people have never heard of sepsis, or they don’t know what it is. But sepsis is one of the top 10 causes of disease-related death in the United States. The condition can arise suddenly and progress quickly, and it’s often hard to recognize. Sepsis was once commonly known as “blood poisoning.” It was almost […]