Yep, it’s here. Cold and flu season. Myth: You can get the flu from the vaccine. Truth: The vaccine is made from an inactivated influenza virus that can’t transmit infection. If people get sick after getting a flu vaccination, they were going to get sick anyway. Myth: Healthy people don’t need to be…
5 ways to free your mind of “clutter”
Houses aren’t the only things that may need a spring cleaning. Our minds can find themselves in the same condition. If you’ve collected a mess of old hurts that are getting in your way and habits that no longer work, do a thorough cleaning and clear out stuff to make space for new and healthier…
Debunking Breast Cancer Myths
Breast cancer myths You only get breast cancer if you have a family history. Although having a family history can increase your risk, most women with breast cancer have no family history of the disease. I’m too young to worry about breast cancer. The disease is more common in post-menopausal women, but even women in…
Man up, get a checkup
Many men would rather take their car in for a tuneup than go in for their own health checkup. Studies show men tend to put off going to the doctor. On average, they live sicker and die younger than women, who make twice as many preventive care visits as men. More than half of premature…
PMS Treatment
Depending on its symptoms and severity, PMS or premenstrual syndrome can be treated in several ways. Lifestyle changes are an important starting point for most women. Regular exercise, at least four to five days a week for 30 minutes or more, can help maintain weight, improve energy levels, enhance one’s sense of well-being, and reduce…
Guys Can Go Through Menopause, Too
Male menopause is the result of decreased levels of the male hormone, testosterone. Most commonly, reduced testosterone is reported by those suffering from underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity or high blood pressure. These diseases are common in men over the age of 45. While some reduction in testosterone levels occurs normally as men…
Do Antioxidant Supplements Help Women?
It seems that everyone is jumping on the antioxidant bandwagon and why not? New research is coming out all the time that seems to indicate antioxidants can prevent cancer, strengthen your immune system and even keep you from aging. Antioxidants work by sucking up free radicals that can damage your body’s cells and transporting them…