You notice your mother is losing weight. She’s secretly having bloody stool, stomach cramps, periods of alternating constipation and diarrhea. You take her to her primary doctor who says it’s colon cancer at age 73.

Ever wondered why your doctor sometimes gives you antibiotics and other times not? The type of infection, bacterial or viral, determines the type of treatment you will need.

COVID-19 has impacted our daily lives in a big way! One of the best ways to prevent the spread of the virus is through social distancing to prevent person-to-person contact. With all the medical terms in the news and around the world in every form of media, we thought it was important to understand the different types of infection control measures that can be done to prevent you and your loved ones from catching the virus.

One of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is by washing your hands. Washing your hands may seem simple but if done the wrong way, it can be more harmful than helpful. Here is your quick guide to properly washing your hands.

Coronavirus has changed the lives of everyone in the world. While we journey through some challenging times, it important to know a much as you can to help prevent the spread of the infection to you or your loved ones.

Most people have to practice making the best decisions for themselves - it can be hard say no, even when it’s best for you. Self-advocating, especially with a doctor, can be just as difficult. Nervousness sets in or we worry that we will embarrass ourselves so we often don’t communicate all of our symptoms or speak up for ourselves.

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.

If 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. 

Getting to the gym and adding exercise to your daily routine can be the ultimate struggle. But thank god for the internet! With millions of at-home fitness videos, it's easy to try different workout routines with little to no equipment. Check out some of the gems we found  on YouTube for a great at-home sweat party.