Without a doubt, one of the most common reasons why people suffer from all sorts of eye-related ailments, including vision issues. is due to how often the average person spends his/her time in front of Read More
With an estimated 5.4 million skin cancer diagnoses in the U.S. every year according to the American Cancer Society, it is important that you not only protect yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, but Read More
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Cataract surgery is one of the safest types of surgery that you can have, simply because it is performed so often that surgeons have become incredibly well practiced at it! In the US alone, over Read More
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After three weeks of suffering with fever, chills, headaches and muscle aches, Daniel Kinderlehrer began to suspect he had Lyme disease, the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. As a medical doctor, he Read More
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We rely on our digestive systems to break down the food we eat and to absorb the nutrients we need for healthy functioning. If you do not take care of your digestive system, it cannot Read More
The American healthcare system is openly in crisis. The public feels this and frustrations for many people have reached a boiling point. The crisis has two main drivers, which are closely interrelated. First, costs associated Read More
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Our condition spotlight section focuses on health issues that generally last longer than one year. Often referred to as chronic diseases they require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. They are also leading drivers of the nation’s $3.8 trillion in annual health care costs.
Many chronic diseases are caused by a short list of risk behaviors:
Tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Poor nutrition, including diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats.
Lack of physical activity.
Excessive alcohol use.
By making healthy choices, you can reduce your likelihood of getting a chronic disease and improve your quality of life.
