Category: Health Awareness
Osteoporosis: Exercises to Improve Bone Health
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens the bones in your body. With an increased risk of sustaining an injury accompanying the disease, it can be challenging to know what exercises for osteoporosis are safe. People living with osteoporosis can, and should, exercise. They may just need to adjust their exercise routine a bit to accommodate their diagnosis for safety and good health.
How Eating Added Sugar Puts You at Higher Risk for Health Issues
Added sugars are a big part of the modern American diet. Learn more about the health risks and where they hide to take added sugars off the table.
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Helps Prevent or Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about 1 in 3 American adults has metabolic syndrome. While the exact causes of metabolic syndrome are unclear, recent research suggests that chronic inflammation may play a role in the development of the condition. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet offers multiple benefits in the fight against metabolic syndrome and may even be able to reverse it.
What Should a Kidney Disease Diet Include?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 in 7 Americans have chronic kidney disease. If you are among that number, it is important to take steps to protect your kidneys. A kidney disease diet is a good place to begin.
What Are Vascular Disease and Vascular Screenings?
Vascular disease may sound intimidating. Yet, with proper intervention—like screening—individuals can protect themselves. Here are the most important facts to know about vascular disease and vascular screenings.
What Is a Healthy Lifestyle?
Congratulations! You want to live a healthy lifestyle. But what does that mean? It’s more than just eating right and getting exercise, although those are two key components. One step at a time, you can bring wellness into your life.
5 Tips for Healthy Lungs
It is important to take care of your lungs. Breathe deep and dive in to learn five ways you can keep your lungs fit and healthy.
What Causes Foot Pain and How You Can Prevent It
It’s easy to go about your day without considering the work your feet are doing – until you find yourself with foot pain. But in most cases, you don’t have to live with it.
Should I Go to the ER, Urgent Care or Primary Care?
You can’t plan for an unexpected health problem or emergency, but when you or a loved one needs immediate care, do you know where to go?
Could I Have Fatty Liver Disease?
If you are overweight, bloated and fatigued, there’s a chance you could have fatty liver disease. This condition can take years off your life if not treated and can affect your quality of life. But there is hope! The liver can repair itself with a healthy lifestyle and working closely with your health care provider.