Sun Safety

Sun Safety

By Carrie Dunlea As the days grow longer and warmer between May and September, many individuals are eager to get some sun and spend their weekends outdoors. However, increased sun exposure during these months can elevate the risk of skin cancer. Understanding the link between 

Cultivate a heart-healthy lifestyle

Cultivate a heart-healthy lifestyle

By Carrie Dunlea The heart is a vital component of the human body that beats an average of 100,000 timer per day, pumping blood throughout your body, fueling every movement and thought.   Taking care of this essential organ isn’t just about avoiding unhealthy habits; 

Understanding the risks 

Understanding the risks 

What to know about breast cancer recurrence Millions of women across the globe are survivors of breast cancer. Those women serve as inspiration to millions more individuals, even as they bravely live with the threat of recurrence.  Studies show that most local recurrences of breast 

Effective exercises for seniors

Effective exercises for seniors

By Carrie Dunlea Losing interest in an exercise routine is a situation many fitness enthusiasts face at one point or another. Depending on age and fitness level, overcoming a stale workout routine can be simple for young athletes, whose bodies can typically handle a wide 

Healthy habits help

Healthy habits help

By Sonia Duggan Are you struggling to shed excess weight gained during the pandemic? A reduced waistline might be easier than you think if you take the time to improve a few basic habits. These simple changes will help you stay motivated and give you 

Life after cancer treatment

Life after cancer treatment

By Carrie Dunlea Once the initial shock of a breast cancer diagnosis wears off, many patients are ready to get down to business and begin treatment. Based on data collected by the SEER database, which is maintained by the National Cancer Institute, five-year survival rates 

Enjoy whole grains, even on a  gluten-free diet

Enjoy whole grains, even on a gluten-free diet

People adhere to gluten-free diets for various reasons. Individuals with Celiac disease have to avoid gluten because they have a form of gluten intolerance that results in severe gastrointestinal distress if they consume it. However, others avoid gluten, which is a protein found in all 

Keep your immune system strong

Keep your immune system strong

By Carrie Dunlea The immune system is a powerful component of the human body. It recognizes when viruses, bacteria and other foreign invaders enter or compromise the body, and then takes action to prevent illnesses from taking over. The average person can help his or 

Stay home. Stay fit.

Stay home. Stay fit.

Life changed overnight for millions of people across the globe in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, which shuttered businesses and forced many people to follow stay-at-home measures issued by their local governments. These measures not only affected the overall health of those infected with 

Heart attack signs in women

Heart attack signs in women

Many people are familiar with the image of a heart attack sufferer clutching his or her chest or feeling surprising, tingling sensations in his or her left arm. While those symptoms are common, heart attacks can produce a wide array of symptoms, and some of