When you get a cut, you bleed for a short time until the blood coagulates into a more solid state to stop it from flowing. This is a good thing because it prevents you from losing too much blood and plays a part in our healing process. A blood clot, however, occurs when this happens...
Many sugars and sweeteners are marketed as healthy alternatives to regular sugar. Those looking to cut calories and reduce sugar intake often turn to these products when searching for an easy substitute to sweeten baked goods and beverages. However, in some cases, these replacements may do more harm than good when it comes to your...
There are over two hundred types of cancer, which can affect many different parts of the body. More than one million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer annually, and cancer accounts for thirteen percent of all deaths globally every year, about 8.8 million people [1]. Early detection is the best way to...
Dietary fiber comes from plant foods. There are two types: soluble and insoluble fiber. Most fiber-containing foods have a mix of both. Soluble fiber can help in many ways: How Much Fiber Should I Aim For? There are no guidelines for healthy adults on how much soluble fiber to have. Instead, recommendations are for total dietary...
As summer comes to an end and fall is just around the corner, so is cold and flu season. Now is a good time to implement some simple healthy habits and make sure you have what you need to take care of yourself when a sore throat or sniffles begin. While there is no way...
