 |
It’s well known that smoking causes cancer. But did you know that smoking may also raise your risk for type 2 diabetes? Or that it’s a major factor in nearly half of heart attacks? It’s never easy to stop smoking, but millions of people have quit -- and you can, too. Now might be the time to give it a try.
|
 |
- Recently, 491 menopausal women participated in a nationwide poll and reported that there is a lack of credible information about menopause – a potentially confusing time in a woman’s life.
|
 |
Rejuvenating, uninterrupted rest delivers a host of health benefits, from re-energizing you for the day ahead to relieving many forms of pain. September is National Pain Awareness Month, a good time to take stock of what’s keeping you awake at night and explore ways to get a better sleep overall.
|
 |
Women may be known as the more talkative sex, but when it comes to certain sensitive health topics their lips are sealed – even with their closest friends. Nearly 40 percent of women with symptoms of bladder weakness have never discussed the problem with anyone, according to a recent survey.
|
 |
Imagine a world without price tags. You can make a purchase, but you’ll have no idea of the charges until the bill comes in the mail.
|
 |
Do you ever find yourself at the grocery store struggling to remember what you came for? Are you forgetting birthdays and lunch dates? If these situations sound familiar to you, you're not alone. Forgetfulness is one of the most common complaints of those in middle age and beyond. Here are some simple tips for boosting your memory.
|
 |
An emerging health trend where a relatively simple illness leads to a number of physical and lifestyle changes is impacting seniors around the country, say immune system researchers from Embria Health Sciences, co-founders of the Nourish America Senior Health Project. They've dubbed this trend the Senior Sickness Snowball Effect, which impacts the overall quality of a person’s daily life.
|
|
|
|