Story at a Glance Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. There are factors you can’t control, such as heredity links or breast density. However, today’s article provides 12 different ways you can minimize your risk of breast cancer. All of them are things you […]
Story at a Glance Your chances of being infected with hepatitis may be greater than you think. 325 million people globally have hepatitis B or hepatitis C and don’t even know it. That’s because they feel perfectly fine. But the longer it goes without treatment, the greater the chance of liver damage. There are five […]
Story at a Glance Hypertension is a worldwide epidemic and public health concern. Awareness is key to blood pressure control. The story provides a general review for managing hypertension. Symptoms Causes Risk factors Complications Diagnosis and new blood pressure ranges Lifestyle changes Early detection and control can mean the difference between ongoing health and a […]
Nurses, surgeons, doctors…all healthcare professionals lead busy lives. The mental and physical demands of their work can be challenging and extremely tiring. The paradox of being a healthcare professional is that even though we care for others, we often lose sight of our health and habits among our busy day-to-day lives. You may feel like […]
Story at a Glance Does technology put your health at risk? There are seven ways it could be. Light from your devices could impact your sleep and make you more hungry when you normally wouldn’t be. Eye strain, neck, and shoulder pain are common complaints of people who use computers for long hours. Use of […]