You don’t have to spend all your time and money in the gym to stay healthy. While it may seem impossible, there are numerous ways to improve your health even at the comforts of your own house. So if you’re a stay-at-home mom, a retiree, an individual who works from home, or simply someone who can’t find time to hit the gym after work, here are a few practical steps to stay and … [Read more...]
How To Keep Your Heart Healthy For Valentine’s Day
February is the month of hearts: heart-shaped cards, pillows, soaps, boxes of chocolates, even eggs! But have we ever took the time to think about our actual blood-pumping heart? Do we keep it healthy enough to enjoy future Valentine’s days? Aside from being the Valentine’s month, February is also known as the American Heart Month. With heart disease being the leading cause of … [Read more...]
A Patient’s Guide to Avoiding Medication Errors
Every patient has the right to receive competent care and correct medications. But why are medication errors still increasing and continuously affecting lives around the world? In a recent report by the National Coordination Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention, approximately 1.3 million people are affected each year - the same number who have contacted … [Read more...]
Lesser Known Minerals: Understanding their Role in the Body
We all know that minerals are good for us because they regulate body processes and keep us from getting sick. We are aware that we need calcium to strengthen our bones, iron to help distribute oxygen to different parts of our body, and zinc to boost our immune system. But do you know that we also need selenium, molybdenum, boron, copper and cobalt? Do you know what they are … [Read more...]