Jun 12, 2019
If you think that daily soda is only bad for your teeth and waistline, think again. New research out of England finds that a diet high in sugar is linked with high levels of fat in your blood and liver. Researcher Bruce Griffin from England notes that, “Consuming...
Jun 12, 2019
Perception is not always reality. When I ask my weight loss clients whether they track their food intake, they often roll their eyes and tell me that it’s too tedious of a task to undertake and they dread having to do it. But when push comes to shove, to be successful...
Jun 12, 2019
What Is Family History of Cancer? Your family medical history is a record of diseases and conditions that run in your family, especially among close relatives. You may share similar genes, habits, and environments that can affect your risk for getting certain...
May 7, 2019
If someone in your family has allergies or asthma, make your home a healthier place by getting rid of the things that can cause allergy symptoms or an asthma attack. What can cause allergy symptoms or an asthma attack? Things that can cause allergy symptoms are called...
May 6, 2019
What is a skin cancer screening? A skin cancer screening is a visual exam of the skin that can be done by yourself or a health care provider. The screening checks the skin for moles, birthmarks, or other marks that are unusual in color, size, shape, or texture....
May 6, 2019
Is it true that only people with light skin get skin cancer? No. Anyone can get skin cancer. It’s more common among people with a light (fair) skin tone, but skin cancer can affect anyone. Skin cancer can affect both men and women. Even teenagers and, rarely,...
