September is Cholesterol Education Awareness Month. According to the CDC, nearly one hundred million adults in the U.S. have borderline high cholesterol, and twenty-eight million of them actually are diagnosed with high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that the body needs to make…
Snacks are an important part of our daily diet. According to the USDA, the average American eats about 25% of their daily calories between meals. Unfortunately, many people are too often consuming foods and beverages that should be considered treats, not snacks. Snacks should be foods that you eat…
Everyone experiences occasional memory lapses, especially as they age. But how do you know when memory lapses are due to normal aging and when they should be a cause for concern? Misplacing the car keys or not remembering what you went to grab in the other room can be frustrating but shouldn't…
Over half of Americans (55%) report feeling stressed on a daily basis according to the American Psychological Association (APA). Stress can cause a variety of short-term health concerns such as: headaches, muscle tension, upset stomach, and weakened immune system. Chronic stress can lead to long-…
Currently, 85% of Americans own a smartphone. Ten years ago, only 35% of the U.S. population owned a smartphone. The trend of handheld devices is a relatively newer one. As a society, we are enjoying many of the benefits handheld technology gives us, but are also just starting to realize how our…
