Do you have a man in your life that should be going to the doctors more often than they do? Or, maybe you are the one that isn’t doing his best to take care of himself. If so, you’re not the only one! More often than not, men neglect their health until a serious issue…
Are You At Risk for Bone Loss?
May is National Osteoporosis Prevention Month! Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone that makes your bones weak and more likely to break. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, ~10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density, putting them at increased risk for osteoporosis. Even though the numbers may…
National Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. One in 11 people have diabetes today and over 86 million people are at risk for developing diabetes. Yes, you read that right. Do you want to know what the scary part is about that statistic? Diabetes is 100% manageable. November is…
8 Tips for Breast Cancer Awareness!
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I encourage you to use this month to spread awareness and get your yearly check-up. It is important to take time out of your day to actively participate in learning ways to prevent, plan and detect the disease. Did you know that approximately 1 in 8…
A Gap in Healthcare
Today I would like to open up a conversation on a topic that I am passionate about. I’m talking about the priceless benefits of making mindful eating and lifestyle changes to improve health. There is currently a huge gap between lifestyle and pharmaceutical interventions in our healthcare system. Despite doctors and organizations fighting to…
Exercising for Osteoporosis Prevention
Bones become bigger, stronger and denser the more you place demands on it. If you do not engage in activity that puts a stress on your bones, then they do not receive any messages that they need to be strong. Those who do not exercise run the risk of having lower bone mass or density….
