The Unexpected Benefits Of Treating Cataracts
Cataracts. Oh, that sometimes dreaded word and diagnosis that often takes people by surprise. When I meet with patients to discuss their cataracts and treatment options, I’m often met with…
5 Summer Smoothies To Refresh, Refuel & Detox
Refresh and detox for the energy you need to enjoy the dog days of summer (not to mention, to keep that waistline in check). Here are five summer smoothies to…
Hold The Fries: French Fries Linked To Higher Risk Of Death
French fry lovers beware! Chowing down on fried potatoes has recently been linked to a higher risk of death, researchers say. According to a new study published in the American…
How To Check Your Blood Pressure At Home
Home blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your doctor to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. You can use one of two…
Gifts For The Fit Dad
Father’s Day and celebrating the men we love really needs to be year round. While a gift card or even a trendy tie may sound like a good look, take…
American Heart Association Advisory: Coconut Oil Is RAISING Your “Bad” Cholesterol
Replacing saturated fat with healthier fat in the diet lowers cardiovascular disease risk as much as cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, according to an American Heart Association advisory issued Thursday. “This important…
Raheem DeVaughn & Goapele RISE Above HIV In Chicago
Grammy-Nominated Recording Artist Raheem DeVaughn and R&B Vocalist Goapele Join Forces with AHF and South Side Help Center to Promote Women’s Sexual Health and Responsibility with the RISE Above Campaign…
Demetrius Shipp Jr: All Eyes On Him
For those of us growing up in the 90’s, rapper Tupac Shakur was more than just a hip-hop artist. He was a revolutionary, a brilliant, sometime controversial artist who spoke…
5 Surprising Things That Increase Your Skin Cancer Risk (It’s Not Just The Sun!)
While most skin cancers are caused by unprotected exposure to the sun, research pinpoints less obvious risks for developing the abnormal growth of skin cells. Per the Skin Cancer Foundation,…
5 Amazing Reasons To Stop Shaving Your Pubic Hair…For Good!
Pubic hair removal has become extremely popular and has grown into a multi-million dollar business. In fact, a study of 25-40 year-olds in America found that 96% of females and…