Colds account for more doctor visits in the United States than any other condition, according to the American Lung Association. Adults get two to four colds per year, mostly between September and May. If you’re an optimist who sees the glass of orange juice as half-full, that means we’re more than halfway through cold season.
It’s the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and the No.1 most deadly cancer, yet diagnosis and treatment options for lung cancer are severely limited. Once diagnosed, lung cancer patients’ long-term survival rates are low. Women are not only twice as likely as men to develop the cancer from smoking, but also more likely than men to get nonsmoking-associated lung cancer. Even with early diagnosis, 30,000 more women will die each year from lung cancer than breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.
The cigarette habit is more dangerous to women than men, yet it’s harder for us to break it. Here’s how to stop and stick with it.
Determined to slim down this year? According to experts at the Mayo Clinic, one of the best ways to improve your exercise habits is to track your progress. So VIVmag sought out the best gadgets for doing just that. Here are our five faves.
Ever beat yourself up for making a mistake? Many people don’t realize what a negative impact their endless self-criticism has. Learn to treat yourself kindly with this simple exercise.
In the film The Bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman play cancer patients who bust out of the hospital on a mission to check off all the things they want to do before they “kick the bucket.” Don’t wait until you’re laid-up on a gurney: Create your own want-to-do list! Here’s how:
The key to avoiding heart disease is to assess your risk early — so make a plan today to protect yourself from the top killer of women in America. Here, we give you the tools to improve your odds.
Oprah Winfrey’s recent thyroid problems made headlines and brought a silent disease into the spotlight. But how she said she took control of her troubles has been widely questioned. According to the talk-show celebrity, a little vacation and some nutritional changes led her to overcome the weight gain, fatigue and discomfort often associated with thyroid disease. While some experts believe that good nutrition and stress management can help people with a malfunctioning thyroid, finding balance through rest and diet change alone is generally not a quick fix. Even after medical treatment, thyroid problems can be a struggle for life for many people. In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, here are a few things you need to know.
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