Health Tips

Replacing bad fats, such as saturated and trans fats, with healthier ones in your diet can be good for your heart, overall health and well-being. One way to limit the bad fat and increase the good is to examine your cooking oil. There are many varieties out there, but you should be able to cover…

Spring and its sunny skies offer the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy warm-weather activities. But if you have a skin condition, you may not be jumping at the chance. Some people are self-conscious about the following skin conditions and choose to cover up; others fear the aggravating effects of sweat and sun on…

Working out regularly, or at least engaging in physical activity on a consistent basis, is more important for your health and well-being than you might think. Here are some of the benefits that regular physical activity can bring: Maintains your weight or helps you lose weight, depending on your goals Makes you feel happier as…

Lupus is not a well-known disease, but it affects more than 1.5 million Americans. It’s a chronic inflammatory disease where the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and organs. It can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic those of other diseases and there is no one test to positively identify the disease.…

Everyone has their go-to pain reliever in times of need. But did you ever stop to question if your choice of medication is the best solution for the pain you’re experiencing? Over-the-counter pain relievers fall into two major categories: acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which include brand names such as Advil,…

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, making you at greater risk for a fracture. Depending on your bone density, it may only take a cough or sneeze to break a bone. Osteoporosis-related fractures commonly occur in places like the hip, wrist or spine. Bone is living tissue that is continuously being broken down…