According to the CDC, 494,000 people reportedly used heroin in 2017. This problem continues to plague the country. Why is heroin addiction such an issue? What kind of drug is heroin? Processed from morphine, heroin is Read More
If you are someone who relies more on the herbal treatment for a healthy life Kratom can be your magical source of pain relief. Over the years, this herb has been hailed the nature’s boon Read More
Approximately 15% of adults in America suffer from mild hearing loss. That’s over 37 million people! Could you be one of those people? Do you know the signs to look out for? If you think you might Read More
You’ve had a bad day at work, the same as every other day in the week, you need to put food on the table, and the kids are screaming again. Everything in life seems to Read More
There are so many things that can make you anxious nowadays. For starters, even reading too much bad news can literally make you distressed. Work can also be a major source of depression and anxiety; Read More
There are some reasons why people avoid taking a proper care of their teeth – from skipping bushing due to lack of time to dental anxiety – and surprisingly these choices don’t make one feel Read More
Cycling gives you the freedom to move fast with the breeze in your face, without the constraints of being in a car. Unfortunately, one of the downsides for some cyclists is recurring lower back pain Read More
Back pain is one of the most common causes of sleep-related issues and insomnia. In fact, over two-thirds of people with back pain also suffer from insomnia. Lack of a good night’s sleep can be Read More
Crooked teeth may make you embarrassed to an extent that you cover your mouth when laughing. Other people will never smile no matter how happy they are because they don’t have well-positioned and aligned teeth. Read More
Dental implants are one of the most common dental procedures among Americans who have issues with their teeth. There’s an estimated three million Americans with dental implants today, with 500,000 expected per year going forward. 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.
