It’s severely painful, incurable, and growing in prevalence year over year. In fact, the numbers show that nearly one out of every three Americans will develop shingles in their lifetime. Unless you or someone you know has had a personal run-in with the disease, it’s safe to assume that your knowledge is limited. To help, we’re going to shine a light on this troubling viral disease to clear up misconceptions and, most importantly, to keep you safe.

Protein powder is all the rage today – but it can be an intimidating product to buy. If you aren’t an incredibly buff gym goer, do you really need protein? Should you even be buying it? When you take protein powder seriously, it could take your workout to an entirely different level.

Many of us have consumed contaminated food at some point. The usual culprits of foodborne illness include Salmonella, Norovirus, E. coli and Listeria. And contamination can happen at any point during the food production process. 

PTSD, or post traumatic stress disorder, is mental health condition affects tens of thousands of Americans, and more are diagnosed each year. Fortunately, you can learn everything about PTSD by searching online.  Mental health affects every aspect of your life – if you’re living with a mental health condition, you likely face great struggles every […]

Skin protection is never more important than in the summer. Tanning, swimming, and enjoying the sun feels amazing, but all of that UV radiation is what causes 99 percent of all cases of skin cancer. In order to reap the benefits of a lovely summer day in the sun, it’s essential to protect your skin using light, loose clothing, hats, sunglasses, and, most importantly, sunscreen. Sunscreen uses either chemical or physical ingredients to block the sun’s rays, which prevents these UV rays from penetrating the skin. To help, here are some amazing products that will help protect your skin from the sun without breaking the bank.

For many women with breast cancer, the road to recovery is never over. It’s estimated that 155,000 people in the United States are living with metastatic breast cancer, which means that their breast cancer has spread from their chest to another area in their body. Unfortunately, unlike some other types of breast cancer, the survival rate for metastatic breast cancer is typically around three years. In a culture that’s intensely focused on survival and treatment, it’s important to understand what happens to our bodies in the more advanced stages of breast cancer. That way, even if we aren’t the ones who have been diagnosed, we can more effectively support those that have.