by freelancedmuccioli | Oct-Thu-2020 | Prevent
As you enjoy warmer and longer days this summer, it’s important to practice good preventive self-care in the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation poses a real threat if ignored. Exposure is the main cause of skin cancer and can also contribute to eye...
by freelancedmuccioli | Oct-Thu-2020 | Prevent
Prostate cancer risk factors should be recognized, as the disease is one of the most common types of cancer among men. Approximately 1 out of every 7 men in the United States will get prostate cancer in their lifetime. While it’s a very survivable...
by freelancedmuccioli | Oct-Thu-2020 | Prevent
There are many myths about diabetes. These misconceptions are dangerous, because they can create confusion over how to prevent the disease. Let’s separate fact from fiction with seven common diabetes myths. Myth 1: Eating sugar causes diabetes. This belief is...
by freelancedmuccioli | Oct-Thu-2020 | Prevent
More than 30 million people in the United States battle diabetes. Approximately 95% of the cases are adult onset, also known as type 2, which can often be prevented. Shockingly, more than seven million diabetics are undiagnosed. Here are six potential...
by freelancedmuccioli | Oct-Thu-2020 | Prevent
Flu season is a little more complicated in 2020. The influenza virus, as it does annually, has mutated and made a return visit. Of course, this year we’re facing the flu during the COVID-19 outbreak. Is it unsafe to get a flu shot? Or more important than...
by freelancedmuccioli | Sep-Tue-2020 | Prevent
Although getting a flu shot isn’t the most entertaining thing you can do, it’s one of the smartest. Plus, it’s often free, quick, and painless. Need a little more convincing before you get poked? Consider these four reasons why it’s important...