As a parent of a child with asthma, you may be wondering how you can make your home a safer place so your child has fewer triggers and can lead a happy and healthy life. Read More
If you need a hearing aid, you’ll need to know which activities you can engage in while you’re wearing your device. While getting a hearing aid may be a challenge for emotional or physical reasons, Read More
Preparation You need to be well prepared for a weight loss procedure before proceeding with the treatment. This includes seeing your personal doctor and asking them critical questions concerning how the weight loss procedure might Read More
Having a beautiful, smooth, and glowing skin texture is not just the dream of all women, but men too have the desire. Maintaining a smooth, polished, and even-tone skin is very attractive and reflects a Read More
Millions of people are trying to lose weight and yet fail to achieve their goals even if you start dieting. Not seeing the results you want can crush your motivation, which means you’ll break your Read More
Regenerative medicine is a field of medicine that deals with treating a number of issues and conditions, including chronic pain. Growth factors, platelet-rich plasma, and stem cell therapy are all examples of regenerative medicine therapies. Read More
Counseling Counseling is a talking therapy in which a trained therapist listens to you and helps you find ways to deal with mental and emotional issues in your life. It can be daunting to find Read More
You have written many books, what inspired you to write “Change Your Brain, Change Your Grades”? Based on the world’s largest brain imaging database, we now know that success or failure at school—and in every Read More
You may have heard of glucomannan or konjac – the plant that it is extracted from. This is an increasingly popular ingredient in weight loss supplements thanks to its fairly unique properties. We’ve written this Read More
Allergies happen when the immune system begins to fight substances that are actually quite harmless to the body e.g. pollen or food. Common symptoms of an allergic reaction include watery eyes, sneezing attacks, an itchy Read More
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.
