Halloween is the beginning of a season focused heavily on food. From trick-or-treating and a seamlessly never-ending stash of candy to Thanksgiving, holiday celebrations, and New Year’s Eve parties, you’re constantly facing extravagant meals, all-you-can eat buffets, and dessert temptations. It can be especially tricky …
You often hear about the challenges of losing weight, but keeping it off can be just as tricky. Healthy weight management is about more than what you eat. It’s about long-term lifestyle changes that become habits. As we prepare for the upcoming summer months, let’s …
In part one of this blog series, we looked at various types of thyroid disease and considered potential causes. In part two, let’s explore symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis of as well as treatment options for the health condition. First, let’s consider common symptoms of …
Your thyroid gland is a small organ located in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that play numerous roles, including controlling your metabolism. If your thyroid makes too much or too little of these important hormones, it can negatively impact your entire body. …
Labor Day often serves as the unofficial last weekend of summer, making now the perfect time to adopt some simple, healthy habits to carry you through fall. A strong foundation of habits is vital for many reasons: It can help to reduce stress, boost your …
Often referred to as the “wear-and-tear disease,” osteoarthritis affects millions of people worldwide. The most common form of arthritis, it often impacts joints in the hands, knees, hips, and spine, although it can bother any joint. When left untreated, this condition is extremely painful and …
Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood that is attached to proteins and used to build healthy cells. When your cholesterol levels are high, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels, which eventually make it difficult for blood to flow through your …
Nearly half of the adults in the United States — 45 percent, to be exact — struggle with high blood pressure (HBP), also known as hypertension. Your blood pressure refers to the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. It …
From what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat to physical activity requirements and recommendations, there is a lot of conflicting advice about the best approach to take for weight management. Given this confusion, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. To best take …
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, you’re bound to see hearts everywhere: jewelry and T-shirts, candies and cookies, balloons and greeting cards. Now, what if you gave the same attention to your heart? Each February, we celebrate American Heart Month with that goal in mind. The …