Understanding Heart Disease

Image is from News on Heart.org Heart disease, also referred to as cardiovascular disease, refers to a group of diseases that affect the heart. Heart diseases include: Coronary artery disease Congestive heart failure Heart rhythm problems-Arrhythmias Congenital heart...

5 major Risks for Women’s Health

Image is from Duke Health It is common knowledge that men and women are different. They have physical differences, emotional differences, and behavioral differences. They also have many health differences. The major risks for women’s health differ from that of...

5 major Risks for Women's Health

Image is from Duke Health It is common knowledge that men and women are different. They have physical differences, emotional differences, and behavioral differences. They also have many health differences. The major risks for women’s health differ from that of...

Understanding Mental Illnesses

Image is from CDC Guide to Mental Illness Mental health refers to our psychological, social and emotional health. Mental health affects the way one thinks, feels and behaves. It is normal for our emotional well-being to change due to positive or negative life events....

Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Image is from Diabetes Research Diabetes is a metabolic disorder which is characterized by, among other symptoms, a high concentration of sugar in the blood. With the myriad of disorders, the beta cells located in the pancreas find it hard to produce enough insulin to...

Understanding HIV

Image is from CDC A Controversial Disease The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, is at the root of AIDS; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. It’s exact origins remain unknown, and most have heard quite a few stories which attempt explanation. Some think the...