What is the largest organ of the human body that accounts for 15% of your weight? If you guessed skin, you’re correct. Your skin has a crucial function in protecting your body’s internal organs and helping regulate your body temperature. As your protectant layer, your skin is also exposed to...
One in 10 Americans has diabetes. You probably know someone who has diabetes – maybe it’s a family member, a friend, a co-worker or even you. The disease occurs when blood glucose, also known as your blood sugar, is too high. Although diabetes can be regulated with insulin, it causes many changes to...
You might have heard your grandparents complain about joint pain when you were young. Arthritis is a painful condition that describes the swelling of your joints. When you were young, you probably thought you’d never get arthritis. But now as you’re older and experiencing painful joints, arthritis seems more real now than...
Long, luscious locks. You had them when you were younger, but now you may notice your hair starting to thin out. Do you look at old photos only to be jealous of how much hair you once had? You might feel like you’re losing hair faster than ever. Perhaps you’ve...
Working from home is more common today than ever. The global pandemic of coronavirus caused the workforce to shift, nearly tripling the number of people who work from home. If you work from home, you probably love that you can wear sweatpants to work. But have you noticed an increase...
Your back has an important job. It helps you sit up straight and move from Point A to Point B. Your back muscles support your spine and allow you to bend over. Your back also helps you breathe. Because your back is vital to helping you through your day, it’s...
No one wants to get the flu. It can put you down for weeks and force you to call out of work. It can prevent you from taking vacations and enjoying special moments with loved ones. Diarrhea. Stomach cramps. High fever. Symptoms like these may not seem like much, but...
It’s no secret that getting older comes with many changes. No one wants to face physical and mental changes, but it's the reality many aging people endure. One of the ways you may experience changes is in your thyroid. The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck, regulates many...
Back pain is extremely common, with eight out of 10 people experiencing it at some point. If you’ve had back pain, you probably know how its intensity can range. From a mild throbbing to debilitating pain, back pain can last for days or weeks. Your back pain may go away on its...
You only get one life. That’s why it’s important to take care of your health in the best way possible. If you have children, you’ve probably taught them this, too. You tell them to brush and floss twice a day, get a good amount of sleep, and eat a healthy...
Are you in pain more often than not? More than 20% of adults experience chronic pain. This can make everyday tasks like tying your shoes, eating, and sleeping painful. Don’t put off getting professional help. If your pain goes untreated, it can result in more serious health conditions like nerve...
You might have hypertension and have no idea. That’s because in most cases, hypertension causes no noticeable symptoms. Nearly half of Americans have hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Though you may not think hypertension is a big deal, if left untreated, it can lead to serious health conditions...
It’s 2022 – that means new year, new you, and a new radiant complexion. As you look for ways to improve your skin, it’s important and cost-effective to find treatments that work. Collagen and elastin are two keys to the radiant and youthful skin you’ve dreamed of having. By using...
The New Year is traditionally a time for fresh starts, and what better way to ring in this New Year than with smoother, younger-looking skin? Start Botox® treatments now, and you can begin enjoying your results in a week or less after your appointment, making this one resolution that’s easy...