Sugar is in almost everything we eat - and it can be labeled with so many different names. While it is naturally found in many foods, like fruits, veggies, dairy and grains (wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, etc) - these types of sugars are generally beneficial to our diets and help energize our cells. It’s added sugar that causes health problems and and found to be harmful.
Read MoreSometimes finding the right doctor for what you need can be tough! With hundreds of different types of doctors (also referred to as specialities or subspecialties), it can become really confusing, really fast! But don’t you worry, we compiled a list of the most common doctors and what they do and the diseases and conditions they treat.
Read MoreLet's face it, no one wants the flu. It sucks and winter is when the flu is generally running rampant. A typical flu season begins around October and ends around the beginning of April. There is no guarantee that you won't get sick or get someone else sick, but hey, we can try with these simple tips!
Read MoreIf your goal is to save money this new year, healthcare cost can be one of the ways that bust your budget. Even with insurance, medical bills and expenses can get way out of control. We've researched some of the best ways to keep cost down and that may help you this year and the years after.
Read MoreGoing to the doctor can be scary so we gathered some questions to ask your doctor about high blood pressure.
Read MoreEver wonder what the numbers of your blood pressure really mean? Well let me tell you! There are two numbers that represent your blood pressure and it usually look something like this 120/70. The top number is your systolic and the bottom number is the diastolic (systolic/diastolic). Each number is equally important but the top number usually gets more attention because it can be a sign of serious heart problems. Now what does all those fancy words mean?
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