According to the Centers for Disease Control, only about 23 percent of all U.S. adults get the recommended amount of exercise per week. That's 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise, plus two bouts of muscle-strengthening exercise. That being said, how many Americans gave a sigh of relief knowing that they…
Continue Reading→April is Lip & Oral Cavity Cancer Awareness Month
Lip and oral cavity cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lips or mouth. The Oral Cavity is made up of several parts:Front two thirds of the tongueTeethGumsBuccal mucosa (the lining of the inside of the cheeks)Floor (bottom) of the mouth under the tongueHard palate…
Continue Reading→April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles, which are located inside the scrotum. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction.Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 15 and…
Continue Reading→Preventing COVID-19
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person, according to the Center for Disease Control. Recent studies indicate that people who are infected but do not have symptoms likely also play a role in the spread of COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid…
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