Valentine's Day is over, but that doesn't mean a man should quit thinking about hearts, specifically his own heart. This is because heart disease is a very real threat to a man's health. In fact, over 715,000 people in the United States alone suffer a heart attack each year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC). Since a man has only one heart (hopefully) his entire life, it's appropriate that during February, the month designated for love, that he should take some time to learn more about how to keep his heart in tip top shape.
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Breast Cancer: Men Beware
by Lori Sciame October 2nd, 2013 | Health Observance, Men's Health
There is a common misconception that men do not need to worry about developing breast cancer. Â On the contrary, the American Cancer society outlines five types of breast cancer that can (and do) affect males. These cancers mainly affect older men, but the disease can occur even at young ages. Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, take time to educate yourself about this disease, and how it can strike both genders, not just females.
A Quick Look at PrevalenceÂ
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines the potential risk of a male developing breast
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A Quick Look at PrevalenceÂ
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines the potential risk of a male developing breast
Worst Flu Season in Years?
by Kimberly Hays January 8th, 2013 | Common Conditions
In 2009, the H1N1 flu, also called Swine Flu, killed 5% of the people who contracted it. The hospitals were full of patients requiring medical attention for the flu, and they even had to set up extra rooms to handle the large numbers of people seeking treatment. This had been the second influenza pandemic ever, with the first being in 1918. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has announced that this year is expected to be the worst since 2009.
We have had relatively mild flu seasons since the 2009 pandemic, and because of this, many people are
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We have had relatively mild flu seasons since the 2009 pandemic, and because of this, many people are
Advice for Birth Defects Prevention
by Kimberly Hays January 1st, 2013 | Health Observance
You can’t stop all birth defects from happening, but taking the right measures to give your baby the best chance of being born without birth defects starts with taking some simple measures. Many birth defects happen early in pregnancy, so this is why it is important to implement certain measures when planning to become pregnant.
Vitamin B – Vitamin B is folic acid. It is recommended that women begin taking vitamin B at least a month prior to becoming pregnant, and then continue throughout the pregnancy. The folic acid helps to protect the baby’s spine and brain. These
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Vitamin B – Vitamin B is folic acid. It is recommended that women begin taking vitamin B at least a month prior to becoming pregnant, and then continue throughout the pregnancy. The folic acid helps to protect the baby’s spine and brain. These
Refuse to Abuse
by Lori Sciame December 20th, 2012 | Medication
Prescription medications need to be treated as what they really are - controlled substances. This has become especially important now that millions of Americans take drugs every day for a myriad of health conditions. It is a simple truth - prescription medications fill kitchen cupboards, medicine cabinets, and even women's purses in all areas of the country. Instead of treating these substances nonchalantly, more care needs to be taken to not abuse them in any way.
At the college where I teach, we have undertaken a campaign to educate students and faculty alike about the importance of refusing to abuse
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At the college where I teach, we have undertaken a campaign to educate students and faculty alike about the importance of refusing to abuse