Healthy Living

Breast Cancer: General Overview and Treatment Options

Breast Cancer: General Overview and Treatment Options

Breast cancer is a very common medical condition which is affecting many women from many different parts of the world. There are still many people from different parts of the world who are still unaware as to what breast cancer is and how it can be prevented. There is no specific age group for people […]

Supplements: Health Hoax or Investment in the Future?

Supplements: Health Hoax or Investment in the Future?

Health is not just a state of being, but a process and most of us take it for granted. We think we are immortal. The process of health has to be maintained every single day via personal choices, healthy choices, such as exercising, stress management, avoiding sun radiation and pollution, no smoking, and limiting alcohol […]

Eggs and Healthy Eating

Eggs and Healthy Eating

We have all seen the breakfast commercials boasting of the best breakfast servings with pancakes, sausage, roast potatoes, bacon and eggs. We all also know that such a meal is high in cholesterol and a heart attack waiting to happen. The tendency is to group all the foods in this type of meal together, meaning […]

AmfAR Gala: Making AIDS History

AmfAR Gala: Making AIDS History

The AmfAR Gala was held on Oct. 29, 2014, at Milk in Los Angeles, California. The Foundation for AIDS research launched their “Inspiration Series” four years ago to celebrate men’s fashion and style while continuing to raise funds for their AIDS research programs. Celebrating one of the fashion industry’s biggest and most sought out designers, […]

Nuclear Family Is Evolving

Nuclear Family Is Evolving

There are many alternatives to the traditional nuclear family. I myself think it is quite rare to come across the traditional nuclear family across generations. There are single-parent families run by a single parent who cares for one or more children with or without the assistance of the biological parent, the bi-nuclear family, usually consisting […]

Choosing the Right Nursing Home

Choosing the Right Nursing Home

It can be an emotionally and physically draining experience when a person makes the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home. Whether the choice is voluntary or necessary, it is crucial to find the nursing home that suits the future patient best. This is the only way to guarantee they will receive […]

My Foe is Fat

My Foe is Fat

There were many times in my life when I’ve felt like I’ve reached rock-bottom. There was the time in my twenties when going out to the dance clubs feeling like a piece of plain hamburger instead of filet mignon when a guy approaches from across the room, heading in your direction (or so it looks […]

Just a Spoonful of Turmeric

Just a Spoonful of Turmeric

  Enough sprinkling cinnamon on your morning oatmeal, turmeric is claiming its place as the new breakfast spice. A new study, conducted in Taiwan, demonstrates improved working memory in participants consuming one gram of turmeric in the morning, saying “there is likely to be value for mealtime turmeric usage.” Pre-diabetics, already at a 2-3 times […]