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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
5 Early Warning Sign of Diabetes (Diabetes Awareness Month)
Did you know about 30 million Americans have diabetes? It is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause nerve damage blindness and kidney disease. According to research studies about 84 million Americans are at high risk of developing diabetes.
Holiday Dishes That Are Healthy and Taste Great
Try these healthy recipes if you are looking for traditional holiday dishes that you can indulge in without having to feel guilty about compromising your health:
When Was Your Last Mammogram? (Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting women in the US after skin cancer. In fact, breast cancer affects men as well, but this is quite rare.In the year 2018, it was estimated that there would be 266,120 new cases of female breast cancer and 2,550 cases of male breast cancer.
Fall Fitness Tips
Fall is a great time to focus on improving fitness. At this point, you have enough time to establish good fitness habits that will help carry you through the upcoming holiday season and the cold winter months without a negative impact on your health.
4 Ways to Relieve Stiff Joints
It is estimated that nearly 1 out of 4 adults in the United States suffer from some form of joint pain or stiffness.1 As we age, stiff joints can become a common problem for many people.