Understanding and Managing Cancer Risk Factors

Understanding and Managing Cancer Risk Factors

Very few cancers are caused by just one thing. Most appear to be caused by a complex set of many risk factors, but sometimes cancer occurs in people who have no risk factors.   A risk factor is a substance or condition that increases the risk of cancer. Cancer risk...
Six Healthy Workplace Habits You Should Adopt Today

Six Healthy Workplace Habits You Should Adopt Today

If you are employed in the cooperate sector and spend most of your time sitting all day, staying healthy and fit might seem like an unachievable task.  After a long and tiring day of work, you might find little to no time or energy to go to the gym to exercise or go...
Micronutrients: Types, Functions, Benefits, and More

Micronutrients: Types, Functions, Benefits, and More

Micronutrients are one of the major groups of nutrients your body needs. They include vitamins and minerals.  Vitamins are necessary for energy production, blood clotting, immune function, and other functions. Meanwhile, minerals play an important role in growth, bone...
Understanding Medicaid Spend Down

Understanding Medicaid Spend Down

To qualify for Medicaid, you need to meet several requirements such as having limited assets and income, and a need for care. The limits vary from state to state, by marital status, and by the program.    If you’ve met all the eligibility requirements for medical but...
9 Ways to Naturally Reduce Anxiety

9 Ways to Naturally Reduce Anxiety

The estimated 40 million Americans who suffer from anxiety disorders know well the dread one feels when faced with the mental and physical symptoms of this affliction. Paralyzing headaches, shortness of breath, or obsessive ruminations make the simplest daily tasks...