June is Men’s Health Month! Across the United States, it’s a time for men to focus on their specific health issues, get screened, visit health fairs, participate in health education, be part of outreach activities and also make media appearances. Why is Men’s Health Month Important? Did you know that men are 25 percent less […]
You may remember your parents telling you that eating too much candy would result in rotting teeth. As it turns out, cavities and other teeth problems are just a small aspect of the true dangers of a high sugar diet. In fact, consuming even moderate amounts of refined sugar and sugar-laden products can result in […]
Did you know that the leading cause of death among both women and men is heart disease? That’s right – about 715,000 Americans have heart attacks each year and in the United States alone, heart disease is responsible for about 600,000 deaths annually. But heart disease is preventable and controllable. That’s why February is American […]
Diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels resulting from the body’s inability to properly produce and/or use insulin. You’ve definitely heard of it before, but you probably don’t realize quite how prevalent it is. The numbers are staggering! The American Diabetes Association has designated the month of November, American Diabetes […]
Heart disease is a scary thing. In fact, it’s the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to the research and stay privy to any preventative measures that can be taken. The good news is that in addition to a healthy diet, […]