A breast self-exam (BSE) is a screening method involving women observing and touching their breasts to detect any signs of change. It doesn’t replace a professional...
Breast cancer is more common in older women. Therefore, once you turn 50, you should get a mammogram every two years. If you’re approaching this age,...
Exfoliation effectively eliminates dead cells and impurities that accumulate on your skin. When done correctly, it enables cellular renewal and helps your skincare products penetrate more...
You’ll start hearing a lot about the annual Medicare open enrollment period in October. It is a time when existing Medicare enrollees can change their coverage....
Integrative medicine pairs conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation with holistic ones like acupuncture and hypnosis to care for a patient’s mind, body, and spirit....
World Mental Health Day takes place on Monday, October 10, 2022. It’s the perfect opportunity to take steps toward improving your mental health and well-being. Here...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in America. Although more people are surviving a breast cancer diagnosis than ever before, it’s still the most common cancer...
Well-aligned teeth have many physical benefits, but did you know there are psychological benefits, too? October is National Orthodontic Health Month. In that spirit, here are...
Erectile dysfunction is a taboo subject that’s often treated with a mocking attitude. However, because it’s not always taken seriously, a wealth of incorrect information is...
Accountants aren’t the only ones who go by the numbers. Increasingly, doctors gauge your health by your numbers as well. Better numbers mean better health and...
Proponents of the all-meat “carnivore diet” claim it can aid with weight loss, combat chronic diseases, decrease inflammation, lower blood sugar and improve sleep, among other...
A few months in space can lead to decades of permanent bone loss, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Researchers followed a group of...
Do you have some extra time on your hands? You can give yourself a beautiful manicure for fun or a special occasion. Here are four tips...
Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, enables the glucose circulating in the blood to reach the various cells in the body. Diabetic people produce too...
About 2,000 people suffer a job-related eye injury daily, and about a third of these injuries are treated in emergency rooms. Most injuries can be prevented...
Making children aware of the importance of good oral health is vital and has long-lasting positive consequences. It’s never too early to introduce kids to good...
People want the “good life” and often think it’s found in nice cars, soft chairs, fast computers, and plenty of food and snacks. But this kind...
Losing a loved one is never easy, and yet it is something we all must face. After the wrenching loss of death, how do we move...
This sneak thief doesn’t lift your wallet or abscond with the silverware. Instead, it can steal your vision. More than 3 million Americans aged 40 and...
If you are among the one-in-four people who are sensitive to pollens or mold spores, remember these ways to fight mother nature. 1. Stay inside most...
Stick to low-fat or fat-free dairy, nutrition guidelines frequently advise and receive all the nutritional benefits of dairy (like calcium and protein) without the saturated fat...
The global home fitness equipment market is big business — more than $10 billion in 2020, according to Fortune Business Insights, with years of continued growth...
If you wonder how safe it is to ride a roller coaster, you should probably worry less about the hardware and more about the software in...
As you age, you may notice minor changes in your overall health. While some symptoms are a normal part of aging, others require immediate attention. Here...
School psychologists play several roles in your child’s school. They work with various educational departments to prevent dropouts, intervene when students are struggling and develop strategies...
Millions of people around the world start their days not with a shower or a cup of coffee, but with the latest daily Wordle puzzle. If...
Known medically as otitis externa, a swimmer’s ear occurs when water remains in the ears after swimming. This infection is characterized by inflammation of the auditory...
Is your fitness tracker your happy coach? Does it make you feel better? More motivated? Or is it … a parasite? After all, a device maker...
All through the winter, you promised yourself that when warm weather came, you would start walking. Well, it’s here. Being, busy doesn’t cut it now. All...
Eating healthy, nutritious foods gives you the energy you need to go about your daily life and stay in good shape. For seniors, it’s essential to...