When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, myths and tales about the disease immediately are brought out of the closet and shared.  These myths, legends, and old wives tales are frightening and can cause untold stress and anxiety.  Let’s look at some of those myths.
Stress Causes Breast Cancer:  False.  Multiple studies have failed to [...]

Lung Cancer, considered one of the more aggressive forms of cancer, develops in the tissues of the lungs, usually in the cells lining the air passages. It’s categorized according to four stages, with Stage 1 being the mildest (and least life threatening), and Stage 4 being the most severe (and most life threatening). These four [...]

One in every four to five hundred children is diagnosed with Type I diabetes. This is an affliction that occurs when the beta cells, located in the pancreas, are unable to properly produce the proper amount of insulin to serve the body’s needs. Insulin helps distribute sugar to the cells, which use the sugar as [...]

Here’s something you need to understand: even though you may be feeling healthy, it may not be an accurate measure of your actual health. Why? Because there are a number of conditions which remain silent until the disease is finally diagnosed. This is why it’s essential for every individual to receive regular health screenings. Early [...]

Whether it’s chocolate or pizza, pasta or Danish, most of us have a food craving we just can’t seem to control. Unfortunately, these cravings are rarely for foods that are good for us.
We turn to these foods to help tranquilize our anxiety, whether it rises from the stress of day-to-day life or from deeper anxieties [...]

Few people are aware that there are foods that can actually aid in lowering your blood pressure.  We’ve included a list here.  Do note, however, that these are not a substitute for any blood pressure medications that your doctor may have subscribed. These foods are meant to supplement your medication and should be eaten as [...]

Sleep apnea is a common breathing condition that can range from mild to moderate to severe. It’s also a progressive disorder, which means that it gets worse with time.
Approximately twelve to twenty million people in the United States suffer from sleep apnea. Adult sleep apnea is as common across the globe as is adult onset [...]