Preventing Diabetes Outside the Kitchen
Diabetes is a disease that causes your body’s blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels to be unusually high. When you have diabetes, you're at...
What is the BRCA1 Gene?
The BRCA1 gene, along with the BRCA2 gene, is often misunderstood. Though BRCA is an abbreviation for "breast cancer," having these genes does not...
Breast Cancer Prevention at Every Age
The vast majority of breast cancers occur in women over the age of 40. But the Cleveland Clinic notes that in the United States, about 10% of all...
Journaling for Mental Health
Many people keep diaries, whether handwritten or buried deep in their computer files. It can be an excellent way to pour out your thoughts or record...
How to Prevent Prostate Cancer & Ovarian Cancer
It’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Although cancer can affect men and women differently, there are proactive...
How to Improve Metabolic Health with Simple Lifestyle Habits
Have you ever heard of metabolic health? If not, you are far from alone. A shocking recent study from Tufts University shows that less than 7% of...
How Longevity and Exercise Go Hand in Hand
You probably already know that getting plenty of exercise is key to living your best life. But did you know how exercise and longevity work...
How to Help Summer Depression with Gratitude Practices
Summer is packed with outdoor adventures and creative indoor ways to beat the heat. But if you have seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or even a...
How to Check Yourself for Skin Cancer
Summertime means plenty of fun in the sun. Whether you love swimming, hiking, or visiting theme parks, few people can resist the lure of outdoor...