7 Ways to Exercise as a Family
Exercising together is a great way to spend quality time with your family. So why not use the holidays as an opportunity to get closer to your fitness goals&your family?Here are 7 ways to exercise as a family:
Benefits of Getting a Yearly Flu Shot
Every year anestimated 36,000 Americans die fromthe flu. Many of these deaths may have been prevented by getting a flu shot. According to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices(ACIP)everyone 6 months or older should get annual influenza vaccinationswith rareexceptions.
Benefits of Strengthening Your Core
Your core muscles are the muscles that surround your midsection and include the abdominals, mid and lower back muscles, and the pelvic muscles. Although these muscles are not very large compared to the showy muscles like biceps, triceps, pecs, and deltoids, they are utilized in almost all activities of daily living.
Wear Red for Women’s Heart Health
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in women and yet research studies suggest a gender gap exists when it comes to receiving care for heart attack that could be deadly to women. This is probably due to the commonly held misconception that heart disease is a man’s problem. National Wear Red Day is celebrated on the first of Friday of every February to close the apparent gender gap ensuring every woman gets the level of care she deserves.
When Was Your Last Colon Examination?
Many people don’t consider getting a colon examination until they start having bowel problems. Unfortunately, by then it might be too late. So, why is getting a colon examination so important? Because colon cancer is a serious disease that can prove to be fatal if not treated in time. Getting a regular colon cancer examination on a regular basis as recommended by your doctor can greatly lower your risk of developing colon cancer.
Superfoods that Help Fight Inflammation
Inflammation is a process by which your body protects itself against foreign substances or injury. However, if the inflammation continues for a long time, it can do more harm than good. The good news is by controlling your diet you may be able to reduce inflammation.
5 Advantages of Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery, also known as robot-assisted surgery, enhances the surgeon’s ability to perform very complex and delicate surgical procedures with a high degree of accuracy and precision significantly improving surgical outcomes. /p>
Signs and Symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a very commonly diagnosed condition by gastroenterologists. It is a functional disorder, which means no structural or biochemical abnormalities can be identified that cause the condition.
At Home Exercises to Keep You Fit
Regular exercise is the key to keeping physically and mentally fit. But as social distancing is an important part of controlling the pandemic spread of the novel coronavirus, going to the gym or outdoor physical activities are best avoided.
10 tips to Prevent Skin Cancer (Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month)
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US and is also the most preventable form of cancer. Greater than 90% of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the harmful UV rays of the sun. Although skin cancer can be easily prevented, most people don’t take the necessary precautions.