Did you know that more than ten percent of men who are eighteen or older have fair or poor health? If you have been feeling like it is time to make a change to your life but are not sure how to become healthier, it is important to understand that there are simple things that you can…

Most women will go through menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. Although most women will experience this time in their life, the difficulties can catch them off-guard and if you’re going through this now, you may be surprised at some of the symptoms. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to alleviate the…

Studies show that 43 percent of women have been negatively affected by a hormone imbalance. This is common for a lot of women experiencing menopause, but even men can experience hormone imbalances. There are a lot of different causes for hormone imbalances, such as stress, medications, or any medical condition that may affect the endocrine system.  If…

The average American puts on eight pounds of holiday weight annually. Men and women stress about maintaining healthy eating habits all year long only to quote on quote “let themselves go” during the holidays. This mindset around food is counterintuitive to staying healthy during the holidays. A lifestyle centered around healthy eating will not fall off the…

The average person’s weight fluctuates 2.2-4.4 pounds over a few days and, over a longer period of time, this can be so much more. If you’re keeping an eye on your weight, this can be confusing and even discouraging if you’re aiming to lose some of your body weight. That’s why it’s important to understand the reasons…

If you’ve ever wondered if men go through something like menopause, the answer is layered. Men do not experience the same type of symptoms as women do. However, andropause is the term used for when their testosterone levels drop as they age. Andropause transpires around their late 30s or early 40s. During this time, testosterone levels drop…

Nearly 80% of women develop uterine fibroids at some point in life. For some women, they go unnoticed and don’t cause any symptoms. Unfortunately, for the majority of women, fibroids are misdiagnosed and unaddressed for years. Despite the heavy, irregular bleeding, debilitating pain, and excessive bloating fibroids cause, many women get dismissed for their complaints. They are…

Did you know that endometriosis affects roughly 10 percent of reproductive-age women and girls globally? The true number is unknown, though, since diagnosis requires a laparoscopy — a procedure that not everyone has access to. It’s more likely to cause infertility or difficulty getting pregnant, and it can lead to painful periods. How can you know when it’s…

An abnormal Pap smear can indicate the presence of pre-cancerous or cancerous cells on your cervix. Some factors increase your risk of developing an abnormal Pap smear and require additional testing to mitigate future risks. If you have an abnormal Pap smear, it’s important to understand what might be triggering the response so you can…