What to Look For
Everyone’s skin is different. We each have a unique constellation of birthmarks, moles, and freckles across our bodies. Fortunately, melanoma frequently has its own tell-tale si...
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Sleep02 Sep 2021
Why Is Sleep Important?
Lack of sleep negatively affects your immune system, emotional and mental health, and your waistline. Chronic sleep deprivation has also been linked to an increased risk of depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Read the full article...
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Cancer
04 Aug 2021
The Sun and Skin Cancer
Hi, Everyone, Can you believe that it's August already!? It's hot and the sun is bright. Most people are thinking about being outside. That's why we thought it would be a good time to talk about skin cancer. Our family, being fair skinned, is especially susceptible to skin cancer. But did you know that people of all skin types can get skin cancer? It's true. That's why it's important for everyone to watch their time in the sun, and always use suns...
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Cancer
04 Aug 2021
ABCDE of Melanoma-What to look for
Cancer03 Aug 2021
Sun Exposure
Excessive exposure to the sun the the primary risk factor for developing skin cancer.
The UV photo above shows the unseen damage caused ...Cancer03 Aug 2021
Understanding Melanoma
Melanoma isn’t the most common type of skin cancer; however, it does have the highest death and metastasis (meaning it’s moved to different areas of your body) rates.
Melanoma rates have been rising over the past few decades. According to the American Cancer Society, ap...Cancer03 Aug 2021
What is Skin Cancer?
The skin is the body’s largest organ. Skin has several layers, but the two main layers are the epidermis (upper or outer layer) and the dermis (lower or inner layer). Skin cancer begins in the epidermis, which is made up ...
Nutrition01 Jul 2021
July Challenge: Reduce or Eliminate Sugar-Sweet...
Our Challenge in July: Reduce or Completely Eliminate Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs)! This month, we are focusing on the impact of sugar in your diet. SSBs include soda, energy dri...
Nutrition01 Jul 2021
Why Is Too Much Sugar Bad For Your Health?
There are various reasons that too much sugar is bad for you, including: weight gain, skin aging, heart disease, drain on your energy, and possibly increasing your risk of depression and cancer, just to name a few. Read this ...
Nutrition01 Jul 2021
Natural, Artificial and Added Sugars: What is t...
Americans consume, on average, 17 teaspoons of added sugar every day, putt...