Coping with Cancer
When the cancer diagnosis has been given, a person is forced to face their own mortality. Knowledge is power, and learning about how to deal with your diagnosis or what to expect with treatments can help you cope with it easier. Ask your doctor questions. Write down questions as you think of them since they often [...]

Asthma — Triggers
What triggers asthma attacks? If you have asthma, then shouldn’t you know the answer? Asthma is a chronic lung condition characterized by difficulty in breathing. People with asthma have extra sensitive and/or hyper-responsive airways. During an asthma attack, the airways become irritated and react by narrowing and constricting, causing increased resistance, and obstructing the flow [...]

Cancer Knowledge
Cancer. It has touched our lives in some form. It is not a pleasant subject, but knowledge is power, and cancer is often preventable. Nearly one half of the male population in our nation will develop cancer. Over 75% of cancers in males develop after the age of 55; however it can strike at any given [...]

Testicular Cancer – Facts and Stats
The most common type of cancer that strikes men ages 15 to 40 is testicular cancer. Keep in mind, all types of cancer can strike at any age. Some male babies are born with it or can develop it if their testicle does not descend from the abdomen. Studies indicate that it can also peak at [...]

Kicking the Habit of Smoking
Smoking is the largest cause of primary lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer related deaths. Therefore, smoking is the most preventable cause of death. It also contributes to illnesses including heart attack, emphysema, and stroke. Side affects include nervousness, depression, and high cholesterol as it robs the body of good cholesterol. It is never [...]