While it feels great to bask under the warm rays of the sun during the summer, by now we all know that too much of a good thing isn’t any good at all. UV exposure […]

When it comes to your long-term health, slow and steady may lose the race. That’s because the speed at which you walk may be a better indicator of your long-term health than your weight or […]

Sickle Cell Disease is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that also known as Sickle Cell Anemia, Hemoglobin S or SS disease and Sickling disorder due to hemoglobin S.  Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages / iStock. 1. Why is […]

Coping with a loved one’s dementia is difficult enough at home, where they’re surrounded by familiar faces and objects. Going out to social activities can become a major ordeal, and many caregivers and patients suffer […]

You’re counting your steps, tracking your workouts and measuring your sleep with your wearable fitness tracker. But these devices can do more than help you improve your health—the data they track can help you spot […]

In 2019, more than 1.7 million American families will deal with a cancer diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. There are dozens of types of cancer, and despite the fear the word itself can […]

If you’re a germaphobe, you might not want to read this post. Or maybe you’ll extremely want to read it. It’s up to you. But in any case, it turns out that a ton of ordinary […]