Healthy Living

Not long ago, the idea of looking inside a joint with a tiny camera would have fallen in the realm of science fiction. Now, joint arthroscopy (also called knee and shoulder scopes) has become commonplace for diagnosing and treating many orthopedic problems. This is good news for many people who have painful and debilitating joint…

Walking down the makeup and personal care aisles at the grocery or department store can be an overwhelming experience due to the wide array of products all claiming multiple benefits.  With recent reports warning of high chemical content in personal care products, consumers are wondering how to make healthy choices when it comes to makeup…

It’s been said that the groundwork to all happiness is health. In an honest evaluation of your lifestyle, are you: Eating well? Exercising daily? Sleeping 7-8 hours each night? Visiting your physician for routine check-ups? If you answered yes to most of these questions but still find yourself gaining weight, your thyroid may be to…

Are you seeing spots?  The average person has between 10 and 40 moles, though the number can vary drastically.  The number of moles that you have can change throughout your life, as new moles can develop and some may disappear as you age.  You can develop moles almost anywhere on your body, including your scalp…

Permanent tattoos are created by injecting colored ink below the surface of the skin. While it is true that tattoos can be removed, usually through laser removal, it is expensive and painful. The laser removal may also not be able to completely remove the tattoo, so it’s important to think before you ink. What are…

If you are in, or approaching, menopause, you are part of a demographic that is nearly 50 million strong—and generally satisfied with life. A poll found the majority of postmenopausal women were happier and more fulfilled than when they were younger! Menopause Menopause marks the end of your childbearing years and begins when your ovaries…

The dangers of cigarettes and other tobacco products have had health professionals sending up smoke signals for years. Although smoking rates have declined, nearly 18 percent of people 18 and older in the U.S. still currently smoke, and nearly half a million Americans die every year from smoke-related disease. In fact, smoking is the leading…

Everyone feels moody or has “a case of the Mondays” occasionally, but when disruptions in thought or behavior cause someone to lose their ability to cope with normal functions and routines, they may be dealing with a much more serious problem than mere moodiness.  Mental health is just as important to a person’s overall health…