Heart disease is a condition that involves narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina), or stroke. Heart health is something that people take for granted every day. It is not something that we continuously have on our mind, even though heart disease is the number one killer amongst men and women in the United States. Many do … Continue reading Life Hacks for the Heart
The ability to control when you are ready to be a parent revolves around birth control, a common prescription used by women in the nation. There are many different forms of contraceptives, some women will swear by and others some will not touch because of the potential side effects. Here are a few options for your contraceptive needs. The Pill The pill is a hormonal … Continue reading Know Your Options
Donating blood is one of the most important services that ensures the well-being and health of a community. It is always in constant need, so making the decision to donate can impact more than one life. According to the American Red Cross, a blood transfusion is needed every two seconds. With each donation, up to three lives could be saved. To ensure a safe and … Continue reading Give the Gift of Blood for the Holiday Season
When going to a doctor’s office for the first time, you often have to fill out a bunch of papers, among them a form detailing any medications you take or health conditions you have. That same form asks about health conditions of family members too. While many people consider their health information private (and rightfully so), knowing the health history of your parents, siblings, and … Continue reading Know Your Family Health History
Diabetes is prevalent in America. According to the CDC, 23.1 million people were diagnosed with diabetes in the U.S. in 2015, and an estimated 7.2 million cases went undiagnosed. In that same year, 84.1 million adults (aged 18 and older) had symptoms of prediabetes. A 2014 study conducted by Sanofi stated that millennials were less likely to think of diabetes as a serious disease than … Continue reading Take Diabetes Seriously
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