It’s Not Really Evil
by Angela S. Hoover and Jamie Lober
Everyone has heard the term cholesterol, but you may not be sure what it means. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is found in certain foods and is also produced in the body, according to GreenFacts Scientific Board. Our bodies ...
by Angela S. Hoover, Editor
There is plenty of evidence showing vegetarian and vegan diets are beneficial to health. However, it’s easy for a vegetarian or vegan diet to be harmful to your health if all necessary nutrients aren’t met.
One reason vegetarian and...
by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer
When it comes to cardiovascular health, the scope of available information is so broad. “The bottom line is that everybody should know their cholesterol, body mass index, blood pressure and triglycerides, and what those numbers mean,”...
by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer
Lexington Healing Arts Academy has entered into their tenth year. With a holistic approach to wellness, they are licensed by the Kentucky Proprietary Board of Education and accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health education Schools...
by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer
Endometriosis is one of the most common women’s health conditions. Endometriosis occurs when endometrial-resembling cells implant themselves and grow on areas outside of the uterine cavity, usually on the ovaries. These cells are...
by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer
“Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women and there are about 25 thousand new cases a year,” says Dr. John van Nagell, director of gynecologic oncology and American Cancer Society professor of clinical...
by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer
By leading a heart healthy lifestyle, keeping your body active, having a good diet and maintaining social connections, you are giving your brain a boost. Maintaining your brain is the key to preventing Alzheimer’s disease. ...
by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer with Dr. Julie Swindler
The saying that you are what you eat may actually hold true when it comes to looking more youthful and vibrant. “There are things that you can put in your body that will make you look better, feel better and look younger,” says...
