Diabetes affects 26 million people each year. Chances are, if you don’t have diabetes, you know someone close to you that has been affected by it. Diabetes can be managed, but knowing you’re suffering is the first step. Let’s take a closer look at what exactly diabetes is and symptoms you should be looking out for. What is Diabetes? Diabetes occurs when the body isn’t to produce or adequately make use ...
The crisp air, the crunchy leaves, and the sniffles in our offices and classrooms give it away; it’s officially the beginning of fall. While the season may be beautiful, the flu that always seems to come with it is certainly not. To protect yourself this flu season, you need to know exactly how the flu operates, so you can separate myth from fact. Here are some of the most common myths about the flu ...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which features an annual campaign to raise awareness about the disease and learn more about protecting yourself. The best way to keep yourself healthy is early detection. When breast cancer is detected early while it is still in a localized stage, the five-year survival rate is 100 percent. According to the American Cancer Society, doctors feel that early detection tests for breast cancer save thousands of lives each year ...
