Millions of Americans are treated for different types of skin cancers every year.  According to recent data from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s Health of America report, skin cancer affects 4.3 percent of BCBS members […]

You may have noticed that your routine physicals include a lot more discussion of tests than they did a decade or two ago. Because age is a risk factor for many diseases, including type 2 […]

If you told me eight years ago I could find a licensed psychologist to come to my apartment in New York City for less than $150 and without spending months on a waiting list, I would have […]

Lupus can affect many parts of your life, but, many men and women with lupus live long, healthy lives.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers the following guidance on some of the […]

Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease that can affect the body in various ways, though the symptoms are usually not constant. Lupus most often consists of flares (the symptoms worsen and you feel ill) and […]

In popular culture, a firm grip has long been associated with a macho image. But it turns out that an increased hand grip strength can help both women and men reduce the dangers associated with high blood […]

What are you doing right now? If you’re like most of America, myself included, it’s likely you’re sitting down. In fact, you’ve probably been sitting down for a while, whether at a desk, in a […]

When it comes to life-threatening conditions like heart attack or stroke, every minute counts, so knowing the signs and symptoms of some of the more deadly health threats like a heart attack or stroke can […]

To avoid toxic chemicals, you avoid secondhand smoke, buy organic, and stay away from processed meats. But chances are that there are also plenty of carcinogens lurking on the shelves and in the cupboards of […]