Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism
Your thyroid is responsible for many different functions in your body. It produces thyroid hormones that regulate your metabolism, cardiovascular system, and brain. These hormones travel through your blood system into every part of your body to ensure all your organs are working properly. If…
Symptoms & Risk Factors of Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. And another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2…
Halloween Safety Tips
Thousands of children around the country are counting down the days to October 31st. It's a holiday that rivals Christmas with the excitement it inspires. Although most of the spookiness is all in good fun, it's important to be aware of some very real dangers…
5 Things You Never Knew About Your Liver
If I asked you what the most important organ in your body is, what would you answer? You'd probably say, your heart or maybe your brain. Some might even think of their lungs. All these organs are indeed essential to life. But there's another incredibly…
5 Ways to Help End World Hunger
As I walked into the coffee shop to get my $2 coffee, I glanced out the window and saw him. Easily overlooked, he wasn't even visible under his thin, tarp-like blanket covering him from head to toe. Next to his sleeping body was a crudely…
Down with a Dream
In October, we observe Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It's a great time to celebrate all the wonderful things that people with Down Syndrome are doing around the world. Gabrielle Angelini is just one of those inspiring examples. She's taken perceived limitations and proven that they…
Why Are You Still Getting Cavities?
Most of us have grown up hearing that in order to avoid cavities we should brush and floss twice a day. People with exceptionally good oral hygiene may even opt to brush after meals as well. We've been told that the acid and bacteria in…
Midwifery: Advocating for Healthy Birth
Below you'll find the personal story of Amanda Zopp, writer and social media manager for IAB Health Productions. Following her personal experience, we'll include some additional information about midwifery. Before I became pregnant, I always feared labor and delivery. I was confident that I would want…
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
The assault on our mental health is a daily battle we each face. Some of us fare worse than others. It's important to understand how to cultivate good mental health. When we keep our minds healthy, we help prevent suicide. We must also be aware…
How to Age Gracefully
Age is just a number, they tell us. But it seems we're getting older, younger and younger. Some twenty-somethings feel as though they're pushing sixty. How do we keep our minds and bodies in tip-top shape as we age? Are the aches, pains and ailments…
