Health

Information to help you prevent illness and manage your health.

Too Little Sleep May Increase Risk for Dementia and Diabetes

Tossing and turning makes for a terrible night’s sleep, and if you’re experiencing sleep problems on a nightly basis, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans regularly struggle with sleep. However, just because disturbed sleep is common doesn’t mean you should accept it. Not only is disordered sleep frustrating; it’s also a health risk.

Living Well after a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer turns life upside down – for both the patient and loved ones. Along with worrying about cancer care treatment, prognosis, access to resources, expected medical costs and the logistics of receiving services, there are many more emotional and personal aspects to face. Cancer patients wonder how their cancer diagnosis and treatment will affect personal relationships, intimacy, their ability to care for themselves and their family, and much more.

Eating right for liver health

Even though only 4.5 million adults in the United Sates have been diagnosed with liver disease, the American Liver Foundation estimates that as many as 100 million people have fatty liver disease and simply do not know it.

Why is National Influenza Vaccination Week important?

December 5 – 9 is the CDC’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, an important reminder to us all that there’s still time to protect yourself against the flu by getting the influenza vaccine. While it may not be an exciting occasion that’s fun to celebrate, National Influenza Vaccination Week actually saves lives by encouraging people to get this critical annual vaccine.

Four Steps for Preventing Diabetes

Receiving a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is a life-changing moment, but taking a few moments to learn about lifestyle changes can put you and your health on a new path to prevention.

Thyroid Problems: Surprising Signs to Watch For

Thyroid problems are very common in the United States, with about 1 in 12 people experiencing thyroid issues in their lifetimes.