World Heart Day is Sept. 29 Now is the time to start making conscious decisions about improving your heart’s health. While you can’t change your family history and genetics, you can make changes to start living a healthier lifestyle. By […]

Did you know that ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecologic cancer in the U.S. because it’s not usually detected or diagnosed until it has reached advanced stages? That information comes from Cure Today, a website that provides cancer updates, research news […]

It’s easier than you think The month of September is National Whole Grains Month, and whole grains are often forgotten about, but they’re actually a great source of energy to add to your diet.  They may sound boring, but there […]

Genetic testing available for those with personal, family history of cancer. There might be a couple types of cancer you think of when it comes to types of cancer women are more likely to be diagnosed with — breast, ovarian, […]

After a study conducted at the University of Leipzig in Germany, experts found an association with anti-hypertensive drug use and a decreased dementia risk in patients ages 60 or older. Anti-hypertensive drugs are also called beta and alpha blockers and are used […]

ome of the chemicals in popular sunscreens might not be as safe as consumers probably imagine, and the Food and Drug Administration has now issued a plan to update its regulations. This goes for all sunscreen products marketed in the United States. The […]

When it comes to arthritis and diseases like arthritis, did you know there are more than 100 different forms? But there’s a specific name given to a group of arthritis types in which a person’s immune system attacks itself — that’s […]

If you have arthritis, you probably know that treatment can often involve anti-inflammatory measures. Research shows that includes what you eat. Adding anti-inflammatory foods to your diet that can limit triggering joint pain can make a big difference for those […]

If you ever wanted to introduce more veggies to your diet, let this be your reason why.  Researchers from Harvard’s Medical School conducted a study and found that the compound indole-3-carbinol (I3C) delayed growth in tumors in a mouse model of prostate cancer.  […]

One in 2 women and up to 1 in 4 men who are over 50 years old will break a bone because of osteoporosis, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. The foundation adds that for women, the incidence is greater […]