The women in your life are hopefully precious individuals to you. While they may never be directly affected by HIV or AIDS it is an ongoing health issue that plagues the United States and other countries around the world. As a result, women and the men who love them are coming together to mark the... Read More

Affecting both men and women equally, colon cancer is the third most common form of cancer sweeping the United States. The symptoms, however, are not always apparent to most people and they can often be confused with a different medical problem altogether. That’s what makes screening for colorectal cancer a crucial part of identifying, treating... Read More

Fish and walnuts are both touted as beneficial to your brain and heart. Certain vitamins and antioxidants in these foods can do things for your body that other foods can’t. Yet, what do you do if you cannot stand fish or walnuts and cannot get them past your lips? Here is more on their benefits,... Read More

Women And Men Experience Heart Disease Differently The media normally portrays cardiac arrest as something very obvious, clutching at the chest, breathlessness and more. However, those symptoms are normally portrayed in men. Women’s cardiac arrest symptoms are not quite the same. It turns out a woman’s heart really is different than a man’s. For one... Read More

February is American Heart Month, a time for medical practitioners, health care professionals and the American Heart Association (AHA) to publicly promote habits and behaviors that can benefit heart health. It’s no coincidence that in the same month of love, PetSmart and PetSmart Charities are hosting a National Adoption Weekend from Feb. 17-19. The reason... Read More

Did you know that what you eat and when you eat can have a significant impact on the heart health? The heart is a vital body organ, and a poor diet comprising of a high content of sugars and fats can be detrimental to its health. These type of food when consumed frequently and in... Read More

A great many of us can’t resist the lure of a sugary treat. Those afflicted with what’s commonly known as a “sweet tooth” have a definite weakness when it comes to tasty foods such as cookies, cakes, candy, and other assorted products. It’s no surprise then that foods laden with sugar consistently rank as some... Read More

There are hundreds of food allergies out there. While some occur later on in life, many develop at a young age. One of the most dangerous and potentially deadly allergies revolves around peanuts. This simple, edible nut, can cause severe problems within the human body to those who are allergic, including a complete closing of... Read More

From maple syrup and cayenne pepper master cleanses to ancient eastern practices, detox therapy seems to be all the rage these days. These therapies claim that they will eliminate toxins from the body and help you to feel more energized and focused. But does detoxing actually work? While anecdotal evidence on detoxing abounds, most doctors... Read More

Every year a handful of ideas gain traction in the realm of health, fitness, and wellness. Some trends such as using and cooking with coconut oil, for example, are old while others like the FitBit are relatively new. But whether they are based on ancient cultural wisdom, or on 21st-century technological innovation, these trendy concepts... Read More