Explore conversations and articles about health myth vs. fact, heart health, nutrition, stress & mental health, and preventive screenings.
Nutrition
Explore the importance of nutrition for a healthy lifestyle. Discover tips and insights for better eating habits from Faith Health and Home Lifestyle Media. Explore the importance of nutrition for a healthy lifestyle. Discover tips and insights for better eating habits.
Cervical Cancer in Black Women: Let’s Talk About It
Cervical cancer in black women: let's talk about it. Tamika is a 20-year cervical cancer survivor. At the time of her diagnosis, Tamika found that information and support for those with cervical cancer was very limited. Learn more about this amazing woman – what she’d learned through her journey with the challenges she faced and...Continue reading→
How Diathermy Can Help with Pain Management for Diabetic Patients
Diathermy can help with pain management for diabetic patients. Some people with diabetes also suffer from painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), a debilitating and progressive neurological disorder that affects approximately 30% of the diabetes patient population. I spoke with Dr. Silky Patel, an interventional spine, sports, and pain management physician in Houston, to discuss the...Continue reading→
Top 10 Health Screenings You Should Never Skip After Age 40
As you enter your 40s, your body begins to change in ways that aren’t always visible. The good news? Many serious health conditions can be prevented or managed early with the right screenings. This guide breaks down the most important health tests you need after 40, when to get them, and why they matter. ...Continue reading→
Preventive Health Screenings After 40
The Importance of Preventive Screenings Regular screenings detect hypertension, diabetes, and cancer early, reducing long-term risks (CDC, 2024). Key Screening Recommendations Cardiovascular Screening Regular checks for blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose enable early intervention (Rosenstock et al., 1988). Cancer Screenings Colonoscopy for colon cancer Mammograms for breast cancer PSA testing for prostate cancer...Continue reading→