Are You Remembering Your Monthly Breast Self-Exam?

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is every October, but just because it’s already over, doesn’t mean we should put breast cancer in the back of our minds. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer refers to the formation of malignant (cancerous) cells in the breast.  Although men and women of any age, …

Healthy Nails

Think about how often you stare at your fingernails everyday. If you do, do you notice how healthy they look?  Do you enjoy filing them, polishing them, or getting manicures?  Or do you notice how unhealthy and brittle they look?  Maybe you have dry cuticles or get a lot of hangnails.  Regardless of your nails’ …

Anti-Aging Foods

The effects of aging on body weight have been discussed in recent years, as the life expectancy of our population increases, along rates of diet- and lifestyle-diseases including obesity, type II diabetes, and heart disease. In addition, women’s metabolic rates slow as we age, particularly after menopause. Luckily, there are foods that help combat this …