Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How You Can Participate
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and your participation (even if it’s just spreading awareness by sharing an educational article like this one) can and will make…
Hypothyroidism: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Hypothyroidism is a health condition that occurs when the thyroid gland does not generate enough of thyroid hormone. Because the thyroid hormone’s primary function is to drive…
Psoriasis: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease with no known cure. It is an immune system problem that propels the skin to regenerate faster than normal. Consequently, angry…
Finding A Lump In My Breast: My Breast Cancer Scare
When I found a lump in my breast a couple of years ago, my heart sank. The first thing I thought of when I felt a lump…
How to Cope When A Loved One Has Cancer
When you find out a family member or friend has cancer, it can feel very overwhelming. Learning how to cope when a loved one has cancer is…
What is World Alzheimer’s Day and How Can You Participate?
World Alzheimer’s Day is on September 21st. It’s a day focused on the goal of raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease…
Why Is Bone Density Important?
If you’ve been asking yourself, Why is bone density important? It’s because bone health is a crucial component of your overall physical health. Bone density is also…
Crohn’s Disease: What’s It Really Like?
Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease, and most people don’t know much about it. Before I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease about 10 years…
Stand Up To Cancer Day: How Can You Make a Difference?
National Stand Up To Cancer Day is a day that’s honoured annually, to raise funds for cancer research through various online efforts, and to raise awareness about…
Beauty Ingredients to Avoid
We often go to the store to buy new skincare products and new makeup, but do most of you know which beauty ingredients to avoid? The more…
7 Sunless Tanning Benefits
If you’re thinking about trying sunless tanning, it’s probably because this summer, you realized how much you enjoy the look of a glowing summer tan. Perhaps you’re…
What Is Your Waist to Hip Ratio and Why Is It Important
When you first think of your waist to hip ratio, you might be thinking of women with those curvy, hourglass body shapes. Celebrities like Beyonce might pop…