BPA Concerns and Water Bottles
What Is BPA?
BPA (bisphenol A) is a chemical that has been used since the 1960s to make some plastics and resins. BPA is found...
The Amazing Health Benefits of Beets
Love them or hate them, you’ll be amazed at the many health benefits of beets. Beets are probably familiar to you as the globe-shaped...
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
The amount of sleep an individual needs varies; most adults require seven to eight hours each night. In addition to quantity, sleep quality matters, too. Waking frequently,...
What Is a CAC Scan?
What a Coronary Artery Calcium Scan Reveals
Deposits of calcium can build up on your artery walls as part of plaques. This buildup, called calcification,...
Thyroid Panel (Thyroid Hormone Tests)
The Thyroid Panel—a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located at the front of the neck—is essential for growth and development in children and is the primary...