Treating high cholesterol is very effective, but only if you take action. Before you order your next cheeseburger and fries, think about your cholesterol level. Cholesterol is a natural fat-like substance produced by the liver. It’s also found in certain foods such as meat, poultry, fish and dairy products. Your body needs cholesterol to work …
Do you know your cholesterol numbers? If you don’t, you could be risking your life. High cholesterol can cause your arteries to narrow, restricting blood flow and eventually producing heart and circulation problems—even a heart attack or stroke! Take the first step in fighting high cholesterol. Schedule an annual physical exam with your personal physician, …
NANCY O’DELL is one busy woman. In addition to being the co-host for the syndicated television show Entertainment Tonight since 2011, she’s also a journalist, wife, mother, author and entrepreneur. She recently added designer to her list of credits debuting her clothing line, The Nancy O’Dell Collection, with EVINE Live. A huge passion of Nancy’s …
H1N1 Flu Update Remember the fall of 2009, when everyone was talking about the H1N1 flu? People were scared. Then suddenly, the number of cases dropped dramatically. By December, fears of an epidemic had faded away. Now, with the 2010 flu season just around the corner, people need to know that the H1N1 flu virus …
Vaccination Check List The start of a new school year is an ideal time to schedule a yearly physical for your children and make sure all their vaccinations are up-to-date. If your child is not up-to-date on their vaccinations, don’t worry. Most shots can be given at a later age. This chart is provided only …
The Skinny on Skin Cancer Know The Warning Signs for the Most Common Type of Cancer What do you think your chances are of having skin cancer? 10 percent? 20 percent? Consider this startling fact: If you are fair skinned and over 55, there’s about a 50 percent chance you will develop some type of …
Living The Best Possible Life Occupational Therapy Delivers Life-Changing Benefits When you hear the term “occupational therapy,” what do you think? Many people assume that this medical specialty teaches people the skills they need to go back to work after an accident or illness. That is one of the benefits of occupational therapy, but there …
Poison Prevention An estimated 2 million cases of poisoning are reported every year. The majority of these cases involve children, six years old and younger. And where do 90 percent of these poisonings occur? You guessed it: the home. Poison Prevention Week is March 14 – 20. Here are a few steps you can take …
Play It Safe, Baby SEPTEMBER IS BABY SAFETY MONTH Whether you’re a new parent or an experienced doting grandparent, here are just some of the key steps you can take to make your home a safer environment for infants and toddlers. Play it safe, Baby Car Seats The most common problem with a child car …
Lock Your Medications Simple Steps Can Prevent Accidents and Abuse The abuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications is on the rise among children and teenagers. Every day, more than 2,500 teenagers abuse a prescription drug for the first time. And seven of the top 10 abused substances by teenagers are pharmaceutical drugs. If you …
