Shingles: Are you at risk?
You may have heard that if you have had chickenpox, you are at risk of getting shingles. But what are shingles and what are the other risks in developing them? A surprising one million cases of shingles occur in the United States every year. Though it mostly affects people over the age of 40, it […]
Sinus Trouble Do's and Don'ts
Between the ups and downs of the weather, and what seems to be the early arrival of spring, you’ve probably had at least one cold or at least experienced some sinus pressure this season. If you have pain in your forehead, or between your eyes,. If your face feels full and your nose is stuffy. […]
Was one of your new year’s resolutions to quit smoking?
The best way to succeed in quitting smoking is to make a firm decision to quit and create a plan to stick to it. Perhaps that was your intention this time. Perhaps it’s not your first attempt to quit. That’s okay! You are not a failure. You can try again and be successful. If you […]
It's Time to Talk about Eating Disorders
With so much focus on healthy eating and exercise, sometimes it can get out of control and some people may think they aren’t thin enough. Conversely, others may have no control and cannot stop eating. Though no one knows exactly what causes eating disorders, they appear to coexist with psychological and medical issues including low […]
Wear Red for Women's Health
This Friday, the first Friday in February, is National Wear Red Day® for Women’s Health. It’s also the 15th anniversary of the campaign kickoff to raise awareness for the number one killer of women…Heart Disease. According to the American Heart Association, since 2003, tremendous strides have been made in our heart health.: Nearly 90% of […]