Diabetes is a serious medical problem that strikes almost 1.9 million Americans each year. It can strike anybody at anytime. Some people are born with it while some develop the disease later in life. The latter is known as type 2 diabetes, whereby the body becomes resistant to insulin, thereby raising blood sugar levels. The […]

34 percent of adult New Yorkers are overweight; 22 percent are obese; and one out of five kindergarten students in New York City is obese. To fight the rising problem of obesity, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (NY) has proposed to ban sugar-rich drinks larger than 16 ounces. This ‘soda ban’ applies to drinks […]

Ten years ago, no one would have known what gluten is or what a gluten-free diet means. The gluten-free diet has become popular in recent years. More and more people including celebrities; are going on a gluten-free diet which encourages the health-conscious population to join the fad even if they don’t need to. Gluten is […]

Are you dependent on and addicted to technology? How long can you stay away from your PC? Your iPad? Your smartphone? Do you squeeze in work when you’re on vacation? Some of us don’t stay away from work and take time to be free. Our workday continues at home online or on our mobile phones. […]

On May 31st we celebrate World No Tobacco Day. During this day, we turn our attention to the ill effects of tobacco use and promote tobacco abstinence. Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable deaths. Six million people die from tobacco use annually. Abstaining from tobacco use for one day won’t do anything […]

Exposing yourself to the sun can be a boon or a bane to your physical health depending on the time and duration of your exposure. The sun is the best source of Vitamin D which strengthens our bones and muscles. But it is also the main source of skin cancer. People need between 5-10  minutes […]

For the past twenty years, obesity in the United States has been on the rise. The numbers remain high as we make poor lifestyle choices such as overeating and staying inactive. Obesity leads to several health risks including heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer. Another problem obesity brings is that children pick up […]

Studies show that lack of sleep is bad for the heart. People who sleep six hours a day, three times a week or less are prone to develop heart diseases. This is alarming because the truth is, that the percentage of Americans getting adequate sleep has been dwindling for the past several years. No wonder, […]

The brain has the highest concentration of blood vessels among all the organs. So it’s not surprising that all the good things you do to protect and improve your cardiovascular health will also benefit your brain. The following are just some things you can do to protect and improve brain health: Increase good cholesterol levels. […]

How would you know if you are suffering from a disease? Many people are going through life unaware of their health problems. An accurate diagnosis is the first step to managing a disease. Healthcare providers consider a physical exam as an essential aspect of optimum wellness. Experts have named five important tests you can take […]