Stacy Lloyd

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the leading cause of cancer and death from cancer is smoking. And 85 percent of lung cancer cases are smoking-related. But what if you quit smoking long ...

It happens to almost everyone. We can’t find our keys or forget groceries we need at the store. Typically we just chalk it up to age. But there are many strategies to help sharpen our minds and ...

Many consider Alzheimer’s to be one of the scariest diseases out there. It can be frightening for those with the condition, and for their loved ones. Unfortunately, there are numerous ...

Using deodorant is simple, right? You put it on your armpits and walk out the door safe from odor. Well, not so fast. It turns out you might be making these seven deodorant mistakes: 1) You ...

Acne happens when sebum, an oily substance, clogs a person’s pores. Around 80 percent of Americans experience this skin condition at some point, according to UCLA News. Here’s the rub: ...

Taking care of ourselves is an important part of life. But more than that, we should be able to prevent, manage and understand any health problems that arise. This is called health ...

The World Health Organization is an agency that works with the United Nations. It is dedicated to building “a better, healthier future for people all over the world,” according its website. The ...

Want younger looking skin? Changing your diet may help you to achieve that. “Good skin relies on an adequate supply of essential nutrients,” certified nutritionist and dietician Nicolette Pace ...

Pregnancy side effects like gas, incontinence and swelling can be embarrassing and painful. Here are 10 of the worst side effects and how to handle them. 1) Fatigue Growing a baby uses a ...

Hearing “You’ve got breast cancer” can be a shock to the system. Once you come to terms with the diagnosis, it’s time to get prepared. It’s time to learn more about your prognosis and medical ...

Being happy seems simple. But so often we bog ourselves down with self-inflicted internal and social pressures, and then it’s not so simple. If you are looking for ways to be happy, give up ...

Being happy can have a positive impact on our health. Here are 10 small things to practice every day to find happiness and improve your overall health. 1) Your first thought of the day should ...

For many of us, our hands don’t do a good job of hiding our age. We put them through the wringer and then don’t pamper them like we do our face. It’s time to start the anti-aging process on our ...

Getting older can be great in many ways. We’re hopefully wiser than we were in our younger days. On the other hand, aging doesn’t play fair when it comes to our skin. But you can fight back ...

Aging is a part of life. Much of it is the normal genetic stuff that we have no control over — stuff like decreasing collagen production and wrinkles making an appearance. This is called intrinsic ...

Ever since women first competed in the 1900 Olympics, female athletes have been an important part of the Games. These eight athletes are just some of the most inspiring female Olympians to have ...

Is it painful getting out of bed in the morning? Do your stiff joints take a while to loosen up? Are your knees stiff and sore after sitting for a long time? These are all good questions. ...

It’s not surprising that many people don’t know the difference between eczema and psoriasis. It’s easy to confuse the two diseases as they are very similar in appearance. Many doctors believe both ...

Psoriasis is a skin condition where patches of red skin are covered with white, flakey dead skin cells, according to HealthCentral. The patches or lesions are often found on the elbows, knees, ...

Ovarian cysts are pretty common. Most women experience one at least once in their lives, according to Healthline. Fluid accumulation in an ovary creates an ovarian cyst. Medical News Today ...

More than two million Americans are diagnosed with some form of skin cancer every year, according to LiveScience.com. With that in mind, you may want to wear sun-protective clothing to protect ...

Are you feeling burned out or off balance? Then perhaps it’s time to find a place to recharge. Whether you want detoxification, fitness, life coaching, spirituality, weight loss or something ...

Looking to change up your vacation? Then head to a place where your favorite activity headlines the itinerary. Here are eight destinations where fitness is the name of the game. 1) Surfing Camp ...

Travel can disrupt healthy routines but thanks to technology, these 10 gadgets can get you back on track. 1) Stickers That Warn About UV Limits Before spending time in the sun, apply a UV ...

Migraine sufferers know the pain well. Light and sound become intolerable. The non-stop pulsating headaches may be accompanied by nausea and for some, the need to vomit. These extremely intense ...

Migraines are intense headaches that can be accompanied with nausea as well as sensitivity to light and sound. Thirty-eight million Americans regularly get migraines, according to the Migraine ...

Running a marathon is not just mentally intense. Running 26.2 miles straight is one of the toughest physical challenges as well. Here are 10 things that happen to your body when you run a ...

Should we eat before a workout? Or wait until after? The answer is: both. “Adequate food and fluid should be consumed before and after exercise to help maintain blood glucose concentration ...

When it comes to working out, are you looking for something new? Or perhaps you need a different type of motivation for exercise. Well, even exercising has trends that may turn out to be the ...

Skin cancer comes in several forms: melanoma — the most serious — and others like basal and squamous cell carcinomas. All of these are becoming more and more common, especially among young women. ...

It’s National Wine Day on May 25, 2016. Sounds like a good day to promote the health benefits from wine. Please note — health benefits are from moderate consumption. That’s one to two four-ounce ...

It is well-known that most skin cancer comes from being exposed to sunlight. But is sun exposure the only way to get skin cancer? No, it’s not. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell ...

Those of us with seasonal allergies dread the symptoms: congestion, coughing, itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing and an overall feeling of being miserable. Allergies happen when our ...

Depression affects how people think, feel and behave. Some experience mild depression just once or occasionally, while others have severe depression throughout their lives. This more intense ...

Addictions aren’t just dependencies on substances like alcohol, drugs or cigarettes, but also psychological dependencies on behaviors such as gambling, exercise and sex. Both types can lead to ...

Infertility is characterized as the inability to become pregnant after one year of unprotected sex. About 12 percent of U.S. women ages 15-44 have difficulty with fertility or carrying a pregnancy ...

When it comes to drinking alcohol in general, men and women are not equal. Women bear the brunt of alcohol’s negative effects the most. This is especially true for those women who drink to excess. ...

Plenty of Americans have sexually transmitted diseases. But here’s the thing, most people don’t even know they have an STD. That’s because many of them are silent, meaning that those infected ...

It may seem like people are having babies everywhere you look, but many Americans aren't able to conceive. More than 7 million of us experience infertility, Resolve.org reports. Despite the fact ...

LASIK is a type of refractive eye surgery. LASIK stand for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis surgery. It can reduce or even eliminate the need for contacts or glasses. It does that by ...

Older skin cells are constantly replaced by new ones. These newbies need a steady supply of nutrients to do their job. Certain foods have top-notch nutrients that keep skin smooth and supple, and ...

Many people who suffer from anxiety would like options other than medication to treat their disorder. Fortunately, the kitchen may be a good place to look for healthy alternatives. Here are 12 ...

Most of us have done it — gone to bed with makeup still on our face. It’s no big deal, right? Or is it? What really happens to our skin when we sleep in makeup? Makeup’s purpose is to make ...

If you have insomnia, you're having trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep. It’s labeled chronic insomnia if it happens at least three times a week for three months or longer. This sleep ...

Sponsored by: Fiera® Sexual intimacy is important at any age. Couples in their 20s all the way to their 60s crave intimacy. That closeness in your relationship will see changes as the years go ...

Some people with no history of depression seem to become depressed after a heart attack. On the flip side, some people with depression but no heart disease, seem to develop heart disease at a ...

For years, researchers have believed that there is a strong connection between anxiety and heart disease. Anxiety forces the heart to work harder — the body tenses, blood pressure rises and ...

Many people assume breast cancer is the leading killer of American women. They’re wrong. That dubious honor goes to heart, or cardiovascular, disease. It claims more than 400,000 lives each year, ...

Heart disease kills more people in the United States than anything else, according to Health.com. However, you can fight back. Prevention Magazine wrote that “studies show that up to 70 percent of ...

Often called the love hormone, oxytocin is made in the brain’s hypothalamus. When we embrace or kiss someone we love, our oxytocin levels increase. The hormone is also a brain ...