Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Can Save Your Life
May 21, 2013
There are two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB. Both damage the skin and can cause skin cancer. SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is a measure of a sunscreen’s ability to prevent UVB from damaging the skin. If it takes 20 minutes for your unprotected skin to start turning red, using an SPF 15 sunscreen…
Gesundheit!
May 7, 2013
If you find yourself saying “bless you” more often these days, that’s because hay fever season is here. Hay fever season begins in the spring and runs through the fall, with ragweed being one of the major culprits. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, approximately 7.8 percent of people in the…
Fighting Dementia
April 30, 2013
The cost of caring for dementia patients has now surpassed that of heart disease ($102 billion) and cancer ($77 billion). The $109 billion annual cost is expected to double by the time the youngest Baby Boomers reach their 70s. A study conducted by researchers from Rand Corp. and the University of Michigan, estimates 15 percent…
Southern Diets Linked to Stroke Risk
April 23, 2013
While Southern diets are full of “comfort foods,” there’s nothing comforting about an increased risk of stroke. Foods typically associated with a classic Southern diet include fried chicken, fried potatoes, bacon, ham and sweet tea. According to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2013, these diets have three major factors working…
Exercise Now or Pay Later
April 23, 2013
Staying physically fit during middle age has been linked to reduced chances of developing dementia later in life. Dementia is the inability to process thought. This deterioration is significantly greater than what is typically experienced during the normal aging process, and can result in Alzheimer’s disease. Even if you don’t have time to visit the…
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies; Your Kidneys Will Thank You
April 9, 2013
Most people understand the health benefits of eating fruits and veggies, but a new study reports that these foods can actually help protect the kidneys of patients with chronic kidney disease. Western diets containing high amounts of animal and grain products can lead to metabolic acidosis, an excessive acid build-up in the body. This is…
