It’s Not the Sexiest Topic, But Let’s Discuss Colonoscopies

I had my first colonoscopy when I turned 50 in 2010. So recently I decided I was due for a follow up since I am about to turn 60!

Alternate-Day Fasting - Should You Try It?

Not long ago, when the topic of fasting would come up most people would think of fasting for religious purposes or think of incredible people throughout history like Gandhi, whose longest fast lasted 21 days!

Be Proactive About The Most Common Form of Dementia - Alzheimer’s Disease

It’s likely that you’ve seen Dr. Oz on his TV show, or previously on The Oprah Winfrey Show where he gained popularity talking about the latest diet trends and how to stay healthy. But recently, Dr. Oz sadly announced that his 81-year-old mother has Alzheimer’s disease.

With the Help of the Food Industry, We Can Tackle the Salt Crisis Together

Americans consume way more sodium than is recommended and necessary for healthy living! I have said this before, and it is a fact worth repeating.

Ecstasy for PTSD Treatment?

Forty-year-old Lori Tipton said ecstasy saved her life. For those of you who are not familiar, ecstasy, also known as “molly”, is a popular club drug. It is an illegal, synthetic drug.

Your Mouthwash May Raise Your Blood Pressure! Be Proactive

One of the great benefits of exercise is that it may help reduce blood pressure. Many Americans exercise in order to reap this benefit.

In This Rare Rooster Attack, A Woman’s Varicose Veins Proved to Be Deadly

For the most part, the following tragic story is really about bad timing and bad luck. Recently, a 76-year-old woman bled to death after a rooster pecked at her leg and punctured a varicose vein.

Vaping Is Giving Our Children Lung Disease. Learn How You Can Be Proactive

The news about the risks and dangers of vaping keep getting more frequent and alarming! Instead of being a good way to help people quit smoking, or at the very least a “safer” alternative to smoking, vaping is turning out to be a veritable public health hazard.

A Combination of Hot & Cold Therapy May Be Good For Your Tummy Issues

Tummy issues. We all experience them whether they are due to fat, indigestion, heartburn, menstrual pain, bloating or constipation.

Don’t Blame Your Bad Behavior on The Alcohol!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that every day, 29 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. This equates to one death every 50 minutes!

Your Health Status May Determine Whether Full-Fat or Low-Fat Dairy Is For You

Fat has always been a tricky topic of discussion. For example, if you take a trip down America’s dietary guideline history, you will see that for a certain period of time, consuming fat was not recommended.

Yes, Your Blood Pressure Can Be Too Low. Be Proactive.

Most Americans are concerned with developing high blood pressure, also called hypertension. And there are legitimate reasons for concern, especially because reportedly 75 million (one in three) American adults have this condition. Hypertension increases our risk of developing heart disease and stroke - two of the leading causes of deaths among Americans.