HealthPerks Newsletter

Hemophilia is a disorder in which the blood lacks sufficient amounts of substances called clotting factors.

Nightmare commutes. Crazy deadlines. Your weekly grocery bill. Car trouble. Screaming kids. Divisive politics. Impossible schedules. Yes, stress is a fact of modern life. We buck up and do what we have to do but the stress never seems to stop.

Looking to add more protein to your diet, but tired of consuming too many protein shakes? Try this quick and easy microwave mug cake for a delicious treat that’s a whole lot more satisfying than just gulping down a drink!

Head & neck cancer refers to cancers of the mouth, nose, throat, thyroid, parathyroid glands, larynx, sinuses, or salivary glands. (Tumors of the eye and brain are not included in this category and are treated by different specialists). The seventh most common cancers in the world, head and neck cancers account for 4% of all cancers in the US. The American Cancer Society projects that 71,000 Americans are diagnosed with a head and neck cancer each year.

Ever wonder how archeologists or medical examiners can determine the sex of a long-buried skeleton? Nowadays, this can be revealed through a DNA test, but even before DNA testing, a solid knowledge of anatomy could usually separate the Jane Does from the Johns.

Do a little spring cleaning for your health with these quick and easy tips!

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, affects one in 36 US children and an estimated 5,437,988 (2.21%) of US adults. As prevalent as the condition may be, both in the US and around the world, medical science still has much to learn about it. In the meantime, it’s important that we all raise our autism awareness. Recognizing possible signs of autism in ourselves, our children, and others can help get more people diagnosed and obtain the help they need.

A hernia is a condition in which a part of an internal organ, such as the intestine, pushes through a weak spot in a muscle, usually the abdominal wall or groin. Although some hernias are difficult or impossible to see from the outside, others cause a visible lump.

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Sugar is sweet
But not good for you