There has been a lot of debate on the use of antiperspirants and their potential health risks. Some people believe that certain chemicals in antiperspirants, such as aluminum, can accumulate in the body and cause kidney damage or breast cancer over time. However, current research does not support the idea that antiperspirants can cause kidney […]
National Cholesterol Education Month
Cholesterol is a substance made in your body by your liver. It helps your body make cell membranes, hormones, and even some vitamins. Your liver makes all the cholesterol you need. This naturally produced cholesterol is not the only source of cholesterol in your body, however. You also get cholesterol from the food you eat. […]
Buying Vitamins
Your doctor has told you to take vitamins, or maybe you just have realized that you’re not always making the best nutritional choices. Whatever your reason, you find yourself in the aisle of your local grocery or the sales page at your favorite online shop, trying to choose the best vitamins. Buying vitamins can be […]
Why You Should Know Your Family Health History
Family members share a lot in common with one another. They often have similar lifestyle habits, eat similar types of food, and enjoy the same types of activities. They can even share the same kinds of health problems. Knowing your family health history provides you with the information that you need to protect your health. […]
Heart Disease Risk Factors
Someone dies in the U.S. every 37 seconds from heart disease, according to the CDC. The term “heart disease” refers to many different diseases and health conditions that affect the heart, including cardiovascular disease, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. Knowing heart disease risk factors can help you understand your own risk, lower your […]
What Can You Do to Prevent Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, and it affects roughly 3 million Americans. There’s no cure for glaucoma, glaucoma can’t be prevented, and the exact causes of glaucoma are unknown. However, there are things that you can do to lower your risk for the disease. About glaucoma Glaucoma is a […]
7 Things You Might Not Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
Misinformation contributes to the stigma associated with mental illness. Learning about Alzheimer’s disease gives you a better understanding of the disease, and it can help people get the appropriate medical care that they need. Alzheimer’s disease is common. It is the most common form of dementia, and it is currently ranked as the sixth leading […]
What If You’re Active for One Hour a Day?
Physical activity is essential for good health. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans issued by the Department of Health and Human Services recommends a minimum of 150 minutes to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week for adults. That averages out to roughly 22 minutes to 43 minutes of physical activity a day. Maybe […]
Good, Bad, and Total Cholesterol: What Does It All Mean?
If you’ve discussed cholesterol with your primary care physician, you know there are different types of cholesterol that affect your body in different ways. However, many people haven’t been educated about cholesterol. Is there really good cholesterol and bad cholesterol? What is a healthy cholesterol level, and how do you manage cholesterol? Here’s some information […]
How Can You Lower Cholesterol?
Almost one out of three American adults has high cholesterol, according to a report from the American Heart Association. High cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. — […]