Feeling stressed or anxious? Try taking a few deep breaths.
Truffle isn’t your typical volunteer at Goshen Center for Cancer Care. She is one of the shortest in the group and just a youngster, although no one knows her exact age.
Time stood still for Rachael Hoffert when she heard she had breast cancer. In her mind, she was too young, at age 42, to think much about cancer. She thought she had found a cyst during a self-exam, not something serious.
Andy Gall thought he was doing his best to take care of his health. His diabetes was a part of life, but he wasn’t about to let it slow him down.
Ready to refresh your eating habits? Set your plate with foods that come from plants, and you’ll go a long way toward reaping big health benefits.
When it comes to your heart, you probably need more sleep. Good shut-eye time is as important to your heart health as what you eat and how much you exercise, according to recent studies.
When it comes to boosting your friendly factor with the environment, small changes in everyday habits can make a big difference. Simple swaps from plastic to paper or reduce-reuse-recycle routines can go a long way toward creating a healthier space at home for you and your family.
A spirit of appreciation can go a long way toward helping your mental and emotional health, particularly during a cancer journey. When you embrace gratitude, you can gain a sense of meaning and purpose, even as you navigate uncertainty.
Next time you talk with your doctor about treatment for a health problem, you may hear a new term—interventional radiology.
Knowledge is a powerful tool when it comes to you and your body. That’s why a different perspective about your disease, prognosis and treatment options can help you feel more in control of your situation.
Jody Emerson, 50, assumed her heart was healthy. She didn’t have hypertension or diabetes, and no one in her family had heart disease. She knew her cholesterol was a little high, but she wasn’t on medication. And yet, when Jody felt an odd sensation in her jaw, it was unusual enough that she mentioned it to a friend.
No one can guarantee you won't get cancer. But simple changes in the way you live your life can lower your risk for the disease and boost your odds of better health.