My heart aches each time my son coughs from the dust and pollen in the air, which is almost all the time. Allergies are painful to live with. Asthma? Even worse. I lost my Mother to lung fibrosis. October is Healthy Lung Month and I’d like to share a few tips on…
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The possibility of increasing the chance of developing breast cancer are called risk factors. There are certain things one can control, and others, not so much. Here is a list of risk factors to pay attention to: Menstruation If you start your period before age 12 If menopause begins after…
It is National Safety Month and we all know that health and safety go together. While there are several aspects to health, I think one area that requires the maximum attention is medication safety. How many times have we visited the doctor for an ailment and come back with a…
World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. Getting to know our kidneys on World Kidney Day The kidneys are complicated and amazing organs that…
Whey Protein is “Whey” More Healthy Than You Think Whey protein has been doing the popularity rounds, mostly with body builders. We all know that proteins are the building blocks of the body, so no real surprise there. That whey is good for health is not even a new concept.…
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common problem and one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease. The good news is you can take steps to control it with a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle. But first, let us get to know this condition better! What is hypertension?…
Hair care is something no one can afford to ignore. Forget afford to ignore; who doesn’t want a healthy mane of hair? No matter how wear it you want it to be lush and manageable. As we grow older (who loves that word?) our hair goes through a lot of…