Is Alcohol Good For You?
Is alcohol good for you, really? Really?! There have been studies that suggest it’s possible. How many of us have heard a glass of red wine is good for your heart? But is that true or is it just a myth that makes us feel better? Seeing as it’s Liver Disease Awareness Month, it’s worth […]
Cholesterol Quiz
Unlike our other quizzes, there’s so much information out there about cholesterol. This quiz should probably be easy-peasy. We expect to hear about a lot of perfect scores out there. Let’s jump right in! Cholesterol Quiz 1. In 2014, 73.5 million people have high cholesterol. What percentage of those people are getting treatment to lower […]
Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Real?
Most people don’t think so. And it’s hard to explain to someone that hasn’t gone through it. Just get up. Just feel better. Every time a family member or friend questions that something more serious is at work, makes that person feel even worse. If you’ll excuse the pun, let’s put the question of “is […]
Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Should Be Eating
Your body is pretty well equipped to fight inflammation. When you’re sick or get hurt, your body sends white blood cells to the rescue to fight whatever inflammation you are experiencing. But sometimes the body’s natural healing stops working because your immune system becomes damaged by stress, poor diet, and weight gain. When the immune […]
Some OTC Products Could Damage Your Kidneys
The habit is so ingrained in us now that we barely even think about it – if you’re feeling under the weather, you go to the pharmacy, get some medicine, and hope you feel better. But is this as safe as we’ve been led to believe? Does this habit of taking over the counter medications […]
Can You Die Of A Broken Heart?
You’ve heard the stories about couples who die within weeks, days or even hours of each other. The idea that someone could die just from experiencing grief or loss has become somewhat of a myth. It’s also become culturally acceptable to say someone died of a broken heart after a major loss. But what if […]
10 Celebrities With Thyroid Problems
An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. But what’s really shocking is that percent of those who have thyroid disease know they have it. Below are ten stories of women celebrities with thyroid problems because women are more prone to be affected, 5 to 8 times more likely. Read these and […]
Why Do People Regain Weight After Dieting?
Most people who lose a lot of weight will tell you the same thing. The hardest part of dieting isn’t getting the weight off, it’s keeping it off. Regaining weight after dieting is a real problem for hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. There are few things more frustrating than regaining weight after putting […]
Pros And Cons Of Health Savings Accounts
We believe there are ways to get the healthcare you need without having to spend a lot of money. That’s part of why we’re here, so you can get affordable blood tests. Before 2016 ends, you should look into seeing if you qualify for a Health Savings Account (HSA). Not sure what that is? Read […]
10 Tips To Feel Young At Any Age
Oh, to be young again! Maybe we wouldn’t do things differently. Maybe we would. Sadly, the time machine hasn’t been invented yet (or maybe fortuitously for some of us!). Now, we will neither confirm or deny any Silicon Valley tech being built, wouldn’t it be nice to still FEEL young. Having the energy alone… What […]