Health

According to the American Cancer Society¹, the most common type of cancer that occurs in women is breast cancer – and it’s a cancer that’s on the rise. 266,120 more people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, Breastcancer.org² reports, and one out of every eight U.S. women will develop the disease at some […]

Mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer that affects organ tissue, and it’s increasingly common: according to the American Cancer Society¹, about 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year. However, it can take as long as 50 years for mesothelioma to appear. This means many people don’t know they have mesothelioma, living undiagnosed and […]

Type 2 diabetes is currently one of the most common ailments affecting individuals around the world. In 2017, the CDC1 reported that over 100 million Americans are living with diabetes, while over 84 million more people are expected to see their prediabetes turn into type 2 diabetes within the next 5 years. Though the numbers […]

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death by cancer according to the American Cancer Society¹, causing more deaths each year than breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer combined. Approximately 14 percent of all new cases of cancer are lung cancer; in 2018 alone, 234,030 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed. These […]

If you’re concerned about an elderly loved one who insists on living at home alone, a medical alert system can make any senior’s independence far safer. Medical alert systems provide peace of mind for the elderly with 24/7 monitoring, ensuring someone is always available to help. Falls and unexpected health events can lead to death […]