Did you know more than 30 million Americans have thyroid disorders, yet more than half remain undiagnosed and untreated? Surprising to many, thyroid disease is more common than diabetes and heart disease. Thyroid disease is even more common than breast cancer. In fact, more Americans suffer from thyroid disease than all types of cancers combined. … Read more »
The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease is rapidly increasing, and only roughly one in four people with the disease get diagnosed. According to the National Institute on Aging the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease doubles every five years after the age of 65. As the population ages, the disease impacts a greater percentage of people. Currently,… Read more »
Vitamins and minerals are essential to overall health. They perform many critical roles in the body, from producing energy to ensuring proper function of bodily systems. Not getting enough of certain nutrients can negatively impact your health and even contribute to certain diseases. Here are the top three vitamins and minerals men need: Vitamin D –… Read more »
There are lot of myths when it comes to summer health and many of them have been around for years. We’re going to debunk some of them and confirm others with our true or false summer quiz. Test your knowledge and see how well you do! True or False – There’s no such thing as… Read more »
Just because it’s hazy, hot and humid out there, doesn’t mean you need to skip your workout. You just need to be smart about your summer fitness routine. Risk of dehydration is higher than in cooler months. During the cooler months, when you exercise, your body is warmer than the environment, but when it’s blazing… Read more »
Summer is almost here and this year, especially, people are anxious to go on vacation and get back to pre-pandemic life. Whether you’re heading to the pool, the beach or the lake, it’s easy to grab pre-packaged snacks and fill up on chips, cookies and carbohydrates, but that’s not going to keep you energized and… Read more »
Our fast-paced, stressful lives often leave us wishing for extra hours in the day. By lunchtime, we’re out of steam and need a little pick-me-up. Hence the rise of the energy drinks industry. A recent study published in Health Psychology found that men who subscribed most to stereotypically masculine beliefs were also more likely to believe… Read more »
While women are more likely to get osteoporosis than men, it doesn’t mean men shouldn’t be concerned. Experts estimate that one-fifth to one-third of all hip fractures occur in men and that symptomatic vertebral (spine) fractures occur about half as often in men as in women. After age 50, six percent of all men will… Read more »
When you’re in pain, it can be easier to be still. It hurts to move. But the more you sit, the more out of shape you become. You need to get up and get moving – as the saying goes, “Motion is Lotion.” The easiest way to begin is by taking a walk. Walking is… Read more »
Ahhh, summer – sunshine, pools, the beach, sandals, warm weather — what’s not to love? Especially if you’ve been hunkered down at home for the last year. But if you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from chronic pain, the heat, sun, and humidity of summer can be miserable — your pain symptoms… Read more »