Depression is more than feeling down. It is a bonafide psychiatric condition that affects nearly 5% of Americans every year. Whether you think you are depressed or know you are, please reach out to a healthcare provider to get the help you need. There may depression triggers that go beyond stress. Depression Is More Than...
The most effective tool in our arsenal against influenza is vaccination. That’s why we need to put any and all flu shot myths to bed. Flu Shot Myths Busted After vaccination, you can expect immunity against the flu develops within 2 weeks. Individuals older than 6 months of age are eligible for vaccination unless they have an...
Stress is not your friend. It affects your health and quality of life in more ways than one. Women are especially at risk. This is what you need to know. Social Roles, Stress, and Health Exhaustion and irritability may increase your risk of atrial fibrillation. Diagnosis Life summary:Who doesn’t feel exhausted every now and then?...
There are a lot of workaholics out there, some by choice, others by necessity. Unfortunately, working long hours can take its toll over time. From sleep deprivation to heart attacks and strokes, working long hours can have long-lasting health implications. A Struggle for Work-Life and Work-Health Balance Long work hours increase the risk for a...
Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in their lifetime. Mammogram is the most common and cost-effective breast cancer screening tool we have today, but it’s not perfect. Dense breast tissue can decrease the accuracy of the results. Learn what other screening tests could improve cancer detection and how often you should use them. Keep...
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, second only to skin cancer, but it’s not the most fatal. It occurs in 1 in 8 men over the course of their lifetime but only 1 in 41 men die from it. Know Your Screening Tools Not every man needs to be screened...
It’s not about washboard abs. It’s what lies beneath. Extra belly fat is a sign that your heart and other organs could be covered by fat too. This can affect how well they work and can lead to health complications. Why You Need to Watch Your Waistline An active lifestyle is not enough to overcome...
