The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2017, there will be 95,520 new cases of colon cancer and 39,910 new cases of rectal cancer in the US. Colorectal screening is a critical step in [...]
There are approximately 29.1 million people in the US with diabetes, but what is it? Diabetes occurs when blood glucose (or blood sugar) is too high. The pancreas makes a hormone called insulin [...]
In 2015, 15 of every 100 US adults age 18 and over smoked cigarettes. Over the past decade, smoking has declined by 5.8% and while there are many benefits to quitting smoking, quitting proves a [...]
The liver is a vital organ that is responsible for many critical functions in our bodies. Livers produce bile that is essential for digestion. Livers process and store iron that is important for [...]
It’s no secret that we are a country full of busy people. However, all the extra hours and responsibilities are leading to health consequences: both physical and psychological. Chronic illnesses [...]
Anxiety. We’ve all heard the word and have likely experienced some form of it or another. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, affecting 18% of the population. For many [...]
Caring for aging parents can be an emotional and challenging time for siblings. While siblings can be helpful and supportive during these trying times, they can also be a source of stress for [...]
Caring for aging parents is a challenging, emotional, and unique experience. With approximately 47% of people in their 40s and 50s caring for aging parents and young children, the experience is [...]
