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It is estimated that about 1 in 8 American women (13%) will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifespan. In 2022, close to 290,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 51,000 cases of non-invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States. Unfortunately, about 43,000 women in the United States will…

Apart from skin cancer, breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women in the United States and around the world. In the US it accounts for about 1 in every 3 new cancer diagnosis in females each year. With early detection however breast cancer is treatable and beatable. Getting a mammogram is…

Does your vision get blurry on occasion? Do you sometimes experience double vision? Are you getting prescriptions for stronger eyeglasses or contacts? These are possible signs that you may be developing cataracts around the lenses of your eyes. A cataract is a mass of proteins that forms on the lens usually due to age-related complications,…

Germs are everywhere. They’re in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, plants, animals, soil and pretty much every surface on earth, including our bodies. While most germs are either good or harmless, a lot of others are dangerous. When dangerous germs enter our bodies, they release toxins that damage…

The immune system is a critical mechanism meant to protect the body against disease-causing organisms like bacteria and viruses. Like any machine, the body needs proper maintenance for optimal functioning and warding off diseases. As such, there are some simple things that can strengthen your immune system, with food topping the list. However, you need…

Staying active this summer can help to keep you in shape and promote a healthy lifestyle. Summer weather provides ample opportunities to get outside, exercise, and partake in physical activities. Being active can promote your health in a variety of ways, but some of the main benefits include a healthier heart, shedding excess pounds, and…

Whether you catch the sniffles or something much worse, it is never a good time when you feel sick. Usually, it means you have to miss work or a fun outing with your friends, and while nothing is foolproof, there are ways to strengthen your immune system. Of course, it’s always important to get your…

From the moment your child is born, you’ll need a car child safety seat in order to safely transport them from the hospital to your house. There are rules in place in each of the 50 states that require you to keep your kid securely buckled in and secured inside a car seat until he…

Your health is your number one asset. Therefore, staying healthy and keeping fit should be top of your to-do list. While good health is essential, it is not constant. Different factors affect your health, including environmental conditions, lifestyle, and age. While you might have some control over factors such as your lifestyle, you can’t control…

As we grow older, our physical agility tends to drop due to the normal aging process. That’s because, over time, the lubricating fluid in the joints decreases. The muscle ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and connective tissue also shorten and become thinner, making joints feel stiff. The good news though is through healthy practices, you can slow…