Tag: Health Awareness
How to Eat Affordably – and Love It!
You don’t have to break the bank to eat a healthy diet. With a little bit of planning and strategic shopping, you can eat affordably and healthfully each week, with plenty of variety in your meals.
What’s the Link Between Stroke and Depression?
You might think recovery from a stroke simply involves physical therapy or lifestyle modifications. But one in three stroke survivors also experience depression—and in some cases, that depression is severe. Find out how stroke and depression are connected and learn what to do if you or a loved one shows signs of depression.
Should You Be Concerned About Popping Joints?
If you’ve noticed that you have noisy joints, you’re not alone. Painless joint popping is quite common—and usually not a reason to visit the doctor.
Advances in Breast Cancer Treatments Keep Coming
Radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery were go-to breast cancer treatments for years. Though these options continue to help, new therapies are changing breast cancer care for good.
Why Diabetes and Oral Health Are Connected
The rewards of good oral hygiene go far beyond a brilliant smile and fresh breath. If you have diabetes, maintaining oral health can reduce the risk of harming your teeth and gums. In short, caring for your mouth is an important part of living with diabetes.
Diagnosing and Treating Lyme Disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S. If left untreated, Lyme disease can cause serious problems, including heart and nervous system issues. Learn what signs to look for and how it is treated.
13 Supplements That Boost the Immune System
Beyond medical treatments and precautions for preventing illness, there are ways we can go about creating a healthy lifestyle for a tip-top immune system. And science supports the use of some supplements in conjunction with these lifestyle strategies to boost your immune system further.
Congestive Heart Failure: What to Know About Fluid Overload
Heart failure limits your heart’s ability to keep up with your body’s need for blood. Congestive heart failure adds another challenge: breathing difficulties from the extra fluid in your body.
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.
8 Steps You Can Take to Help with Forgetfulness
If you think your memory could use a boost, there are some habits you can implement into your daily routine that may help. Even incorporating one or two of the tips we outline here can help improve your memory.