That quick wash of a few seconds with soap and water may not help as much as you think – as these three photos reveal. Each photo shows the bacteria growing in a Petri dish after a volunteer pressed his…
At one time or another, you’ve likely tried to lose weight. Whether it was 10 pounds or 100, it’s not easy. It takes a life-long dedication to wellness, and that kind of commitment can be difficult for some. That’s probably…
Here’s Why Today is the Perfect Day to Start Eating Healthy You’ve wanted to have a healthier eating plan for a long time, but it always seems like you’re biting off more than you can chew. Rather than make a…
Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes and another 79 million have prediabetes — and many of them don’t know it. People with prediabetes have blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed…
For many people who struggle with obesity, dieting and exercise alone are not enough to lose and maintain substantial weight loss to improve their health. For some, bariatric surgery, in addition to lifestyle changes, may be the holistic approach to…
This is second in a two-part series on the important role consistency plays when raising children with ADHD, as part of October’s ADHD Awareness Month. Read part one. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be challenging for the…
It’s common to hear the term “flu” this time of year. October marks the beginning of flu season, and vaccines are now available at your doctor’s office as well as retailers around town. But as you take steps to protect…
Even though breast cancer ran in her family, Angela Moore didn’t think anything was seriously wrong when she felt an unusual mass in her breast. She knew to be alert for a lump in the breast. Her mother had passed…
No offense, Dolly Parton, but workin’ 9 to 5 isn’t what it takes to make a livin’ for everyone. Many of us work late or odd hours—and our sleep likely suffers for it. “Most people who work nights tend to…
Kristi Kramp, like many, was a smoker. Unlike many, she had no desire to quit. “I loved smoking,” Kristi said. “Quitting was the furthest thing from my mind.” That is, until she attended the 2011 Be Aware Women’s Fair. With…