Should be obvious to you already, but the health of your heart is of the utmost importance. But in the United States, it's apparent that too few of us take our ticker seriously. According to the CDC: Heart disease is the leading cause...
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. We breathe it every day. Last week, we explored the basics of radon: what it is, how you can be exposed, and some DIY home testing methods. This week, for National Radon Action Month, we're examining the link between radon...
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and so we're doing our part and exploring the intricacies of the thyroid. Last week's article (which you can read here) took a peek at the basic of the thyroid: the symptoms and health problems associated with it. Now we're going...
How to Battle Holiday Stress a PHMP Online Knowledgebase Mini-Series Welcome to Part 1 of 3 in our conveniently-timed How to Battle Holiday Stress...
Many people experience anxiety at some point in their lives. In fact, anxiety is a very normal response to stressful life events like moving, changing jobs or having financial troubles. However, when symptoms of anxiety become larger than the events that triggered them and begin to interfere...
Keeping your lungs healthy is essential to feeling your best. But some very common factors — including exposure to cigarette smoke, environmental toxins, and inflammatory diets — can take a toll on your lungs. Research has shown that lifestyle modifications, including following a nutrient-rich diet,...
High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" for good reason. It often has no symptoms, but is a major risk for heart disease and stroke. And these diseases are among the leading causes of death in the United States. About one in three U.S. adults...
In our previous posts we've covered the importance of developing a plan to quit smoking and putting that plan into action to kick the habit. By now, you've prepared yourself for what's to come and you've taken the first big steps towards self-improvement. So, what about the long haul? How...
In last week's blog, we talked about the importance of developing a plan to quit smoking and how taking preparatory steps beforehand can vastly improve your chances of success. By now, we've outlined our rationale for kicking the habit; set an achievable quit date; and identified...
Habits constitute the daily chug and churn of our lives. You go to bed at a certain time; you wake at a certain time. You brush your teeth; you take your vitamins. Ordinary life is built on routine. Unfortunately, bad habits are as much a...