Category: Health Awareness

Health Awareness

Skin Cancer Awareness

Did you know one blistering sunburn in childhood doubles a person’s risk for developing melanoma? Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.

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Health Awareness

Is Exercise Bad for My Arthritis?

Arthritis indicates joint inflammation that commonly presents in the knee, hip and spine. It is one of the leading causes of disability in the US. The most common symptoms are pain, swelling, decreased range of motion, and muscle weakness.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression related to the changes in the seasons Usually starts in the fall and continues into the winter

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Metabolism Matters

There are several factors that influence your metabolism. Some people have a higher metabolic rate thanks to their genes. Muscles burn three times more calories than fat even when you’re

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April, National Parkinson’s Month

Because April is National Parkinson’s Month, the best way to spread awareness is to talk about Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s is a progressive nervous system disease that affects movement. The disease is caused by the lack of dopamine neurons in the brain. The dopamine neurons play an important role in so many different brain functions, including voluntary movements and behavior processes such as mood, addictions and stress. The lack of these dopamine neurons is caused by brain cells gradually breaking down and dying. While the cause of Parkinson’s is unknown, there are several risk factors that are believed to contribute to the development of the disease.

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