According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep each night for overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, more than 1/3 of adults do not get that. Inadequate sleep can negatively affect your judgment, mood, memory, and ability to learn new things. It can lead to low levels of […]
Holiday Treats: Limiting Daily Sugar to Prevent Risk for Diabetes
The holidays are approaching, and there’s a good chance that you will end up eating a piece of pumpkin pie or a Christmas cookie (or maybe a few). Maintaining healthy habits allows for the occasional treat as long as it is done in moderation. The challenge is to keep the occasional treat as that, occasional […]
Mammogram Myths & Facts
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While mammograms do not prevent cancer, they can certainly increase the chances of survival by diagnosing the disease as early as possible – before any signs or symptoms begin. They can detect small tumors up to three years before one feels them and can reduce breast cancer fatality risk […]