By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 2, 2021 — Racial disparities in breast cancer survival have narrowed in recent years, but Black women with the disease still have double the death rate of white women. That’s according to a study that tracked breast cancer trends in Florida between 1990 and 2015. Overall, deaths from… Read More »
It makes a great addition side dish and can be. I’ve dedicated myself helping folks to wraps, sandwiches and salads. Add calorie boosters to meals: lose weight on a vegan. Calkries can also be made into a flavorful dip, stirred into soups or blended into a creamy dressing and served over steamed veggies. Enjoy all… Read More »
Learn how to increase your zinc intake naturally. If you’ve been fighting seasonal health issues this winter, you’ve probably noticed that many over the counter remedies for coughs and colds include the ingredient zinc. Research has shown that this nutrient may prove beneficial when it comes to keeping you well, promoting a strong immune response,… Read More »
Recent studies suggest that the burden of menopausal symptoms is greater than generally perceived. About 80% of women experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) – hot flashes and night sweats — as they transition into the menopause phase. For many, the symptoms are manageable; however, a significant proportion of midlife women experience menopausal symptoms that negatively affect… Read More »
The importance of getting enough sleep has been emphasized by hundreds of studies in recent years, and we’ve covered the topic many times on this blog. Inadequate sleep has been linked to obesity, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other health problems. And, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, up to 72,000… Read More »
If we work in the health and fitness industry, that means we’ve got it all together, right? We look good, feel good, move well, and love our bodies too? Ummm… Nope. Whether we’re coaches, trainers, or other specialists, most of us have our own struggles and challenges when it comes to body image. Here’s the… Read More »
Fertility levels have a direct impact on the size and composition of the United States population. Now, according to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the current total fertility rate in the United States is at a level below that which is needed for a population to replace itself, CNN… Read More »