Move over apples: For some patients, an aspirin-a-day may keep the doctor away
The statistics are staggering: As the leading cause of death in the United States, cardiovascular (or heart) disease accounts for more than 2,200 deaths per day, or one every 39 seconds. Adults should know how they can avoid becoming a statistic of heart disease. For many, knowing the leading risk factors and maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle will go a long way.
The link between chronic disease and hearing loss: Are you at risk?
Hearing loss isn't a harmless condition to be ignored. In fact, hearing loss often coexists with other serious health problems. And a growing body of research indicates that there may be a link. Studies show that people with heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer's disease, and depression may all have an increased risk of hearing loss.
Three P's to fulfilling your financial New Year's resolutions
Financial resolutions are notoriously difficult to keep. Thirty-one percent of Americans set a financial New Year's resolution each year and only about half of them are successful, according to a 2009 study by Bankrate.com.
In 2011, half a dozen medical studies showed the health benefits of salt or revealed the significant risks of low-sodium diets, providing vindication for this essential nutrient and the people who love it.
New faith-based awareness program promotes bone health among African Americans, Community disproportionately affected by multiple myeloma
Each year, as the winter months approach, people begin to think of ways to protect themselves against slips and falls due to inclement weather conditions. For the elderly, and more specifically, African Americans with multiple myeloma, this should be a year-round concern in an effort to maintain their bone health.
