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Understanding Good and Bad Cholesterol
What is cholesterol? What makes “good” cholesterol good and “bad” cholesterol bad? It’s a question common to anyone who’s ever cracked an egg or ordered steak at a restaurant. But because the answers to these questions can be more than a little confusing, we’ve tried to narrow down the answers as simply as possible: what
What Foods You Should Eat to Maintain Good Heart Health
In New York, diseases related to heart health accounted for more than a third of all deaths. To keep your heart healthy, read on to find out what foods you should eat, including leafy greens, kale, and other foods, and learn why they’re good for you.
Video: How Oral Health May Impact Overall Health
Since the discovery that patients with gum disease were more likely to have heart attacks, researchers have shown an increasingly correlation between oral health and overall health. Watch the video below to learn more about this correlation and find out what you can do to improve your oral and overall health.
Understanding Depression: Dysthymia vs. Major Depressive Disorder
To say that a person is depressed can mean a few different things. Some people casually (and maybe mistakenly) use it to refer to a low mood they might be experiencing that day. However, the clinical definition of depression refers to a low mood and other symptoms that persist for weeks, months, or even years.
Understanding How Strokes Impact Health
Strokes can be quite scary. While most strokes are not fatal, it’s important that we know the impact strokes have on overall health—including physical as well as mental health—what warning signs there are, and what new treatments have launched. Read the infographic below for more information.
Video: Superfoods? How to Achieve Healthy Balance on Your Plate
The so-called superfoods, including kale, blueberries, açaí, and others, get a lot of media attention for being very rich sources of nutrients. But is there any truth to the term “superfood?” Watch the below video to find out.
Building Better Habits for Bone Health
Bones are one of the most interesting parts of the body. Lightweight yet strong, they provide both structure and flexibility, keep organs protected, and allow humans to be mobile. As we get older, bone health can degrade, making it all the more important to maintain a minimum level of strength and stability. Follow these tips culled