The American Society Of Breast Surgeons Recommends New Guidelines For Mammograms
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, around 1 in 8 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. But this deadly disease doesn’t just impact women – although the risk is much lower, men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed... Read More
Produce That Is Currently In Season & The Health Benefits
Eating fresh, in-season veggies is a great way to support local businesses and eat healthy. As winter comes to an end and spring approaches, the following fruits and vegetables can be commonly found at your local produce providers: Avacados Did you know that avocados are sugar, sodium, cholesterol, and trans-fat free? Or that avocado contains... Read More
Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be
Employer-provided health insurance is often considered to be the paragon of medical coverage. We’ve all heard about the “Cadillac” plans running around with all the bells and whistles, but according to two new studies on health care expenditures, even people with job-related insurance policies can be on the hook for hefty medical bills, CNN reports.... Read More
How Can Eating Organic Affect Your Health?
Unlike foods that are grown conventionally, eating organic foods has a positive impact on your health. The following are some of the advantages of eating organic foods and the various types of these foods: Nutrients In addition to the iron, vitamin C, phosphorous, and magnesium that can be extracted from organic foods, their production helps... Read More
The Impact of Low Socioeconomic Status On Children’s Health
Genetics and the environment play a critical role in a child’s development and health. A child’s socioeconomic status, or SES, also impacts various areas of early development. Socioeconomic status refers to your financial and social place in society. For children, SES is determined by their parents, since they are financially responsible for the child and... Read More
New Guidelines For Treating Youth Concussions
A concussion is considered a traumatic brain injury and is caused by blunt force trauma to the head. Most often, a person gets a concussion when they are involved in a car accident, playing sports or a fall. Ira Riklis has discovered that a concussion is most common in children as a result of a... Read More
Lettuce Be Educated On E. Coli
E. coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the intestines of humans and animals. Usually, it is harmless. But, there are some strains that can make you very sick, causing stomach pains, nausea, and vomiting. E. coli has been in the news recently because of the outbreaks associated with romaine lettuce. Between March... Read More
Should I Try The Whole30 Diet?
There’s no doubt that most people are busy and on the go. This means that a lot of people eat on the go. This requires meals that are quick and easy. Does fast food come to mind? Or, what about snacks such as cookies and crackers? We live in a society where processed foods are... Read More
Honey: History And Health Benefits
The Interesting History Of Honey Ira Riklis has discovered that the use of honey dates back 8,000 years. A rock painting found in Valencia, Spain depicts a honey gatherer stealing honey from a colony of wild bees. In our fast-paced world where we live on sugar and sugar substitutes in all shapes and forms, we... Read More
Flu Season 2017 – 2018
Along with the new year came a fierce flu season. In fact, thirty-six states reported severe flu activity already this year with the illness present in every state. Most people who contract the flu can recover with plenty of rest and liquids. However, Ira Riklis has learned that the flu of 2017-2018 is a more... Read More