Did you know that one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Knowing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and staying on-top of early detection are extremely important for a woman’s health. For women 50+,
It’s travel season! As we all prep for our spring and summer travels, it’s important to remember to stay healthy. Although traveling and vacations can be good for your health, they can also cause damage. On vacations, unhealthy habits tend to take over like overeating, consuming junk food, lack of activity, heavy drinking and lack
As you already know, staying hydrated is extremely important for our bodies to function properly. There are so many benefits to drinking water. This can include improved memory and mood, reduced headaches, less sugar cravings and better weight management. However, these benefits can be hindered when we drink other substances like soda, alcohol and sugary
Summer is finally here. Summer brings the opportunity for outdoor adventures, but also an extreme heat. Despite the fact that heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable, each year about 658 people succumb to extreme heat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of these heat-related illnesses occur during May through September with
Staying hydrated is an important part of staying healthy, however, sometimes we just don’t crave water. Not drinking water is not an option. We need it to stay alive and for our organs to function properly. According to Science Alert, as little as 1 percent dehydration negatively affects mood, attention, memory and motor coordination. If
It’s that time of year again. We all love the holidays with all of the celebrations and family affairs, but with these festivities come food and the inevitable weight gain. The average person gains 7 to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. We at Glasstic understand the struggle of maintaining a healthy lifestyle especially during