What Your Naps Can Tell You About Your Health

According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s recent Annual Scientific Session, taking long naps or being excessively tired during the day is linked with a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a collection of health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar and excess […]

Can Mammograms Help Detect Heart Disease?

Women’s health and annual health screenings are often focused towards mammograms and PAP smears for means of early detection of cancer and disease. These are crucial tests that save lives every year, and now research shows that your annual mammogram may have the added benefit of also showing your likelihood of developing or having heart […]

Anxiety In Children

A dog is a man’s best friend, or say the saying goes. In previous years, studies have shown that adults who have dogs live longer, healthier lives. They are typically more active and have less stress than adults who do not own dogs. Studies have also shown that children with dogs have less allergies and […]