Health Tips

Kidney disease is the result of loss in kidney function over months or even years. Knowing important facts about kidney disease can help you detect the disease early and seek the treatment needed to avoid kidney failure. 1. Kidney disease often shows no symptoms during the beginning phases The known symptoms of kidney disease, including…

It’s true that as we age, our brain changes. Did you know the human brain shrinks in size about 5 percent per decade after age 40? But this does not mean we are doomed to a steady decline in cognition. There are many influences on the ageing brain: genetics, biological, and environmental factors all influence…

A common side effect of lupus is that it can cause your skin to become photosensitive, or sensitive to sunlight. Skin rashes can develop in combination with other symptoms, like joint pain and fatigue. Therefore, those with lupus should avoid exposure to the sun. Living in Florida, that can be difficult. Here are some precautions…

Many diseases can be treated and even prevented if you take the right steps at the right time. This includes checking your body and seeing your doctor often, especially when something doesn’t feel right – including the arrival of lumps, pain or other changes in your health that could indicate a disease or illness. Here…

We’ve all heard the term “counting calories.” However, calories aren’t the only thing to pay attention to on food labels when looking to lose weight or eat healthy.  Here are some things you can check food labels for to help you limit the “bad” things in your diet. 1. Serving Size vs. Servings Per Container…

Springtime means the weather is warming, the flowers are blooming and it’s time for some spring cleaning. However, your living space isn’t the only thing that you should be getting in order this spring. It’s also a great time to clean up your health habits. Here’s a few things you can do: 1. Clean out…