What Happens When Your Hormones Are Out Of Balance
You hear the phrase “my hormones are unbalanced” so often on TV and on social media that it loses all specific meaning. It’s a bit like the way that every sniffle or cough becomes “the flu.” But what does having “unbalanced hormones” mean? Firstly, having hormone problems are common – so if you are having […]
You’ve Got To Be Kidney-ing Me!
In honor of National Kidney Health month, we put together this quick, informative, fun quiz on celebrities and their various struggles with kidney health. We think you can see that it doesn’t matter who you are or what you do, kidney disease is much more prevalent than most of us would think! How did […]
What Is The Widowmaker Heart Attack & How You Can Avoid One
The “Widowmaker” is the rather grisly name of a heart attack that typically targets men – hence the “widow” part, but also affects women. It is a life threatening event known for targeting seemingly healthy people. Up to four million Americans have died following a Widowmaker heart attack in the last 30 years, and what’s […]
10 Surprising Celebrity Heart Attacks
It’s always sad when a favorite celebrity dies. It’s especially sad when that death could have been prevented. At least 200,000 heart attacks are preventable each year! In honor of Heart Health Awareness month, we wanted to show you 10 surprising celebrity heart attacks. Most of these people did not see that final moment coming. […]
Celebrity Health Tips From Trainer Olivia Scott
It’s no secret that a lot of people choose this time of year to embark on a healthier lifestyle. But keeping those resolutions are oftentimes easier said than done. We asked trainer Olivia Scott to write a guest blog with tips she gives the celebrities she works with on what they should do prior to starting a […]
5 Tips For Proactive Health Care
We don’t know everything there is to know about how our bodies work, get sick and heal. One thing that keeps popping up is how a person reacts to being unwell can affect how (or even if) they heal. An optimist is much more likely to fight the system, go above and beyond, to make […]
Cholesterol Myths Busted!
Cholesterol is widely misunderstood. For instance, did you know that your body not only needs cholesterol, but it also makes it? Cholesterol is a fatlike substance contained in all cells within the body. The body needs and uses cholesterol in the production of things such as hormones and vitamin D. So if our body needs cholesterol, why does it […]
3 Life-Saving Medical Tests You Should Never Delay Taking
Many Americans search online for everything about their health, including the symptoms of heart disease to the calorie count in their breakfast foods. They may be wondering, “What can I do to improve my health?” Maintaining wellness involves eating nutritious foods and exercising regularly, but taking medical tests also keeps us healthy by helping prevent […]
ATTENTION WOMEN: Do You Have A Hormone Deficiency?
Seven Major Signs of Hormone Imbalances in Women Hormones are an important player in the health of every woman. The various hormones work as a team to maintain the body at an optimum level of functioning. As women age, the hormonal balance changes, and they may begin to experience unpleasant symptoms. While the list of […]
Stop Living in Pain: Diagnose and Treat Arthritis
Diagnosing Arthritis If you have been suffering from stiff, swollen or painful joints you may want to learn more about the diagnosis of arthritis. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common types of arthritis today. Rheumatoid arthritis can cause very severe symptoms that reduce joint movement significantly when the disease is left undiagnosed. […]