February is American Heart Month which raises awareness on health. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death not only in the U.S. but around the world. Each year, there are 610,000 deaths attributed to heart disease in the U.S. alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the […]

Cervical Health Awareness Month raises awareness about HPV (human papillomavirus) and what women can do to protect themselves from the virus. It is estimated that HPV is the most common type of sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. Although HPV goes away on its own in most cases, the risk for cervical cancer is found

Cervical Health Awareness Month raises awareness about HPV (human papillomavirus) and what women can do to protect themselves from the virus. It is estimated that HPV is the most common type of sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. Although HPV goes away on its own in most cases, the risk for cervical cancer is found

The New Year is finally here and with its arrival came a flood of resolutions and promises for a better self. There are many different factors that determine the outcome of each objective and the fact is that more than half of resolutions go unfulfilled, even those made with strong conviction. Make it About You

The New Year is finally here and with its arrival came a flood of resolutions and promises for a better self. There are many different factors that determine the outcome of each objective and the fact is that more than half of resolutions go unfulfilled, even those made with strong conviction. Make it About You

Thanksgiving is behind us but the holiday stress is still very much with us and will more than likely remain well into the New Year. As mentioned in our previous article on stress management, stress is a normal aspect of everyday life but during this time every year, it seems virtually everybody’s stress levels hit

Thanksgiving is behind us but the holiday stress is still very much with us and will more than likely remain well into the New Year. As mentioned in our previous article on stress management, stress is a normal aspect of everyday life but during this time every year, it seems virtually everybody’s stress levels hit

It’s that time of year again- the time for gatherings, toasts, “cheat meals” and oh, so many sweet treats! Media reports and surveys suggest that the average person will pack between 5 and 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas but studies show the average weight gain to be just one pound. While that number doesn’t

It’s that time of year again- the time for gatherings, toasts, “cheat meals” and oh, so many sweet treats! Media reports and surveys suggest that the average person will pack between 5 and 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas but studies show the average weight gain to be just one pound. While that number doesn’t

Protecting yourself and your sexual partner from sexually transmitted infections is what practicing safe sex is all about. Practicing safer sex not only keeps your body healthy and happy but it also provides you with peace of mind for an all-around more enjoyable experience. How can you practice safer sex? There are several ways you