Tips to Improve Your Skin after You Quit Smoking

Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death in the US and the world. There are about 4,800 toxic substances in cigarettes, which increases your risk of developing serious diseases such as heart disease and lung disease, along with other health issues like infertility, immune disorders, and arthritis. In addition to affecting your health, …

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Feb 25 – March 3, 2019

Eating disorders are illnesses characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress or concern about body weight or shape. These behaviors can significantly impact the body’s ability to get appropriate nutrition, which in turn can harm its vital systems and lead to disease. However, there is a general lack awareness about the condition, with many …

February Is American Heart Month – “Our Hearts Are Healthier Together”

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in men and women in the United Sates. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. To raise awareness about the condition, how to improve heart health, and reduce the risks of …

February 4 is World Cancer Day – “I Am and I Will”

Cancer is a critical health issue affecting millions worldwide. World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 every year to raise awareness about cancer and to encourage people to work to make it a global health priority. This year, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), which organizes World Cancer Day, is launching a new …