Regular physical activity is a key component of a long, healthy life. And, children are more likely to lead an active lifestyle as adults if they learn those habits when they’re young. Physically active people are less likely to be obese or develop common...
You may see more people wearing purple this month. That’s because June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, part of a global effort to educate people about brain health and different types of dementia. As of 2018, these diseases have no cure....
Eight out of every 10 strokes could be prevented with a few simple lifestyle changes. That’s why, every May, the American Stroke Association teams up with the American Heart Association with a single goal: Raising stroke awareness. When someone has a stroke, the...
Your body feeds itself – its organs and tissues – through the arteries, veins, and capillaries that make up your vascular system. Also known as your circulatory system, this network delivers blood rich in oxygen and nutrients to every part of your body. Vascular...
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States (excluding skin cancers). What’s more, when you factor in both men and women, it’s the second leading cause of cancer-related death. Most people are unaware of these...
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