Stress may trigger autoimmune disorders

Stress may trigger autoimmune disorders

Our immune system is our defense when bacteria or virus’s try to attack but sometimes it misfires, and when doing so continuously, a disorder develops because now healthy tissues are involved. Some have commented that they feel their body is attacking itself and in some ways, this is true. The immune system does not know the difference between an outside toxin and begins to turn on those cells that are healthy.

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April is Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month

“If you want to learn about everyday financial issues, like saving and shopping, credit and debt, buying a home or car, or looking for a job or paying for school, the FTC has information for you,” said Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “Financial Literacy Month is an ideal time to learn – or teach others – the importance of consumers’ rights, and how to file a complaint if something goes wrong.” according to their latest press release

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HHS announces progress in disease prevention, health promotion

HHS announces progress in disease prevention, health promotion

By Emily Miller According to a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the nation’s health is improving in more than half of the critical measures that are known to have major influence in reducing preventable disease and death. Healthy People 2020 provides a comprehensive set of 10-year, national goals and objectives for health promotion and disease prevention. Twenty-six specific measures—in categories such as access to care, maternal and child health,…

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