Throughout our lifetimes, our bodies change and grow. What we need to be healthy also changes. Nutrition, sleep, exercise, hormones – there seems to be no end to the changes the average teenager experiences. This post discusses the unique healthcare needs of teens and...
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...
Melanoma. It isn’t the most common type of skin cancer, but it is the most deadly. It takes its name from the fact that it most often forms within melanocytes, the cells in your body that produce melanin. Though not nearly as common, melanoma may also form in...
We’ve all heard the phrase “You are what you eat.” Far fewer people seem to understand what it means. The foods we eat and the beverages we drink have a direct impact on our overall health and wellness. This goes beyond weight, in that the...
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