COULD YOU BECOME A SKIN CANCER VICTIM?

One in Five Americans will develop skin cancer! Despite public health warnings to wear sunscreen, cases of the most dangerous form of skin cancer — melanoma — have been rising rapidly. You can get melanoma on any area of your body, including your eyes and internal organs. Melanoma cells produce melanin, the dark pigment that

BRAIN CANCER A Killing Machine

As I publish this blog on Memorial Day, we must take notice that according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Glioblastoma Multiforme is the third most common cause of cancer-related deaths among our nation’s active military!   Glioblastoma also struck down prominent U.S. leaders and individuals, including Senator John McCain, Senator Ted Kennedy and President Biden’s

The Risks of Undetected Sleep Apena

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired after a night’s sleep, you might have sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is the more common form, occurs when throat muscles relax and block the flow of air into the lungs.  It’s important

UNITED WE STAND – DIVIDED WE FALL

Since I was a teenager enrolled in a high school history class – one patriotic quote has always remained with me and made a great deal of sense. UNITED WE STAND – DIVIDED WE FALL!Patrick Henry was the first American to use this phrase in 1799 when some fellow countrymen were coming out in favor

WILL YOU LIVE BEYOND 100?

Experts are now predicting that the number of centenarians — (people who live to be at least 100 years old) — will continue to rise in the coming years.  Of course, genetics play a large role in healthy aging, as well as physical activity, social support and geographic environment. Petersen Sisters – 101 Years of

5 Mind-Blowing Facts About the Human Body

The human body is a complex structure of interconnected systems and vital organs that work day in and day out to fulfill the functions necessary for everyday living. Here a 5 facts you may not know: Fact No. 1: Your gut is the only organ with its own independent nervous system.  Your gastrointestinal system (commonly

HAVE WE LIVED PAST LIVES? Signs You May Have Had a Past Life

The idea that people are born and reborn―that we all have had pastlives―dates back at least 3,000 years. Those who believe in reincarnationsay clues about our past lives can be found in our dreams, our bodies, andour souls. The following psychological, emotional, and physical phenomenamay hold hints of who we once were. Déjà Vu Most of us

Getting in Touch with Your Intuition: How to Listen to Your Gut Feeling

Do you ever have a sense that something is off but can’t quite put your finger on it? Do you feel like you have an inner voice giving you advice, yet you’re not sure how to access it? Your intuition and gut feeling are powerful tools to help guide your decisions, but how do you

5 SECRETS TO CHOOSING A SURGEON FOR COSMETIC SURGERY

Whether you are interested in facial rejuvenation, a more sculpted body, or larger breasts – having a cosmetic surgery procedure can be a truly life-changing decision that will improve your body image and self-confidence. Your greatest challenge will be to avoid marketing hype and choose a plastic surgeon who truly puts a patients best interests

HOW A-FIB CAN LEAD TO STROKE AND DEMENTIA

Atrial Fibrillation, (often referred to as A-FIB), affects over three million adults in the United States, a number that is expected to quadruple in the coming decade as the population ages and risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure become even more common. The lifetime risk of developing A-fib is greater than 20