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They say that women live longer than men. Men, I'm sorry to say that it's true. According to NCBI, “countries with established socio-economic order women live on the average 4-7 years longer.” (1) Disease, stress, and poor food choices are all suspected of causing the mortality rate for men to.

...love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love cannot be killed or swept aside. ~ Lin-Manuel Miranda Hate seems to steal the show. From terrorism to animal abuse to mass shootings, evil occurs on our screens and creates a dark cloud on our day, making love difficult to notice. On.

Out of all the diseases we’ve raised awareness for, this one is the most life-threatening. Lupus, an auto-immune disease, is when your body’s immune system attacks its own tissue. This means that at any time, the system that fights disease and other harmful bacteria, turns on itself and attacks.

This month is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, affecting men, women, and kids alike. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, about 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed every day, and that’s just the beginning of it. (1).

This week, May 6 - 12, we celebrate National Nurses Week, or as we call it, Nurse Appreciation Week. It’s that time of year where we focus on one profession that deserves a whole week of recognition. A career filled with 12-48 hour shifts, colored scrubs, and a passion for people. The healthcare.

The brain is a complicated thing. It is filled with billions of neurons firing at every second, connecting and processing information at an alarming rate. It even has the capacity to generate approximately 23 watts of power when we are awake. Doctors and physicians have studied the brain for years.

It’s daunting to experience difficulty in breathing, swallowing, or enduring pain in your neck. For most, these symptoms dissipate. But for those living with thyroid cancer, this is an everyday reality. When you or someone you love has this disease, knowing what to expect can help.

No matter who you are, it is safe to say your furry friend, if you have one, is the light of your life. They’d do anything for you, and you do everything for them. But what happens when the best friend you’ve ever had was hurt? We have lived around animal cruelty for a long time, and it still.