February is National Cancer Prevention Month

The federal government estimates that 2 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) during 2024, and that more than 600,000 died from their disease.

Popular foods that can compromise heart health

CERTAIN FOODS HAVE GENERATED DEVOTED FOLLOWINGS AMONG PEOPLE FROM ALLWALKS OF LIFE.While flavorful foods can be hard to resist, some wildly popular items found in refrigerators and pantries far and wide could be compromising millions of people’s heart health.

The threat a sedentary lifestyle poses to kids

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.Too often children aren’t spending enough time being physically active and they could pay a hefty price for that as kids and adults.

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CANCER IS A PROLIFIC GROUP OF DISEASES THAT CAN AFFECT ANYAREA OF THE BODY.Although many cancers can be successfully treated, cancer avoidance is undeniably preferable.There is no way to completely prevent a cancer diagnosis, but certain foods may help to reduce your risk for the disease.

What to know about processed foods

ANYONE LOOKING TO EAT RIGHT undoubtedly knows there’s no shortage of advice in relation to dietary habits.Fad diets and nutritional trends are shared in publications and on social media platforms and websites every day.

How cherries benefit your body

THE FIRST IMAGE TO COME TO MANY people’s minds when they think of cherries may be one of these tiny stone fruits sitting atop an ice cream sundae.That’s an undeniably appealing image, but cherries are more than just a must-have sundae topping.The fruit benefits the body in various ways.

The power of peanut butter

PEANUT BUTTER MAY NOT SEEM LIKE A TYPICAL “DIET” FOOD WHEN READING A NUTRITION LABEL.After all, peanut butter is high in calories and fat, even for a small portion size of a tablespoon or two. However, many health experts point to peanut butter (in moderation) as a smart option.

Tax Efficiency in Retirement

Will you pay higher taxes in retirement?It’s possible. But that will largely depend on how you generate income. Will it be from working? Will it be from retirement plans? And if it does come from retirement plans, it’s important to understand which types of plans will be financing your retirement.

Shine the light on Vitamin D

MANY VITAMINS ARE IMPORTANT FOR PERSONAL HEALTH, but come the wintertime, vitamin D may dominate the headlines.That’s because hours of sunlight dwindle in the winter, which can lower levels of vitamin D in the body.

Health benefits of dairy

A HEALTHY DIET IS COMPRISED OF A MIX of nutrient-rich foods and beverages.The United States Department of Agriculture includes dairy as part of its MyPlate program, which recommends foods and serving sizes of those foods from different food groups.