Breathe better with these tips
Breathe better with these tipsInhale, exhale. A simple action that we take for granted. Dr. Cassandra Edwards, internal medicine physician at Aurora Health Center in Waukesha, shares some easy ways...
View ArticleSmoking can be a pain in the neck or back, literally
Smoking can be a pain in the neck or back, literallyThat next pack of smokes might just break your back – or be a pain in the neck. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the U.S.,...
View Article5 things to consider before having surgery
5 things to consider before having surgeryA study found that the average American has approximately six operating room procedures in their lifetime. If you haven’t had surgery yet, it is likely you or...
View ArticleNot lifting weights may be as bad as smoking
Not lifting weights may be as bad as smokingAging is often thought of something completely out of our control. Not true. We all have two distinctive ages: chronological and biological. Chronological...
View ArticleCan you prevent cellulite?
Can you prevent cellulite?Orange peel, cottage cheese – if you’re in the 80-90% of women who have cellulite, you know exactly what it looks like. Commonly found on the thighs, stomach, buttocks and...
View ArticleCan you prevent cancer?
Can you prevent cancer?The bad news: New research shows that cancer cases among Americans younger than 50 have increased, especially for women and those between the ages of 30 and 39. The good news:...
View ArticleThis cancer has become more common for women than men
This cancer has become more common for women than menWhile men have historically had higher incidence rates for lung cancer than women, a study shows this pattern has flipped in recent years for...
View ArticleThe dangers of secondhand smoke
The dangers of secondhand smokeLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in the United States, according to the American Lung Association. When you smoke cigarettes or...
View ArticleHonesty is the best policy – even at the doctor’s office
Honesty is the best policy – even at the doctor’s officeAre you nervous you might disappoint your doctor? A study found that 80% of patients lie when answering health-related questions at their...
View ArticleYour immune system is not as forgiving after smoking
Your immune system is not as forgiving after smokingSmoking cigarettes is the top cause of lung cancer, which can be a motivating factor to quit. However, just because you quit smoking doesn’t mean...
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