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Dina Piersawl’s life changed during the 2003 holiday season. The former athlete, who ate healthy and worked as a personal trainer, was diagnosed with heart disease. She didn't see it coming.

Health

© Chef Richard and our friends at the Mayo Clinic are giving us a healthy alternative to meatloaf. Below Chef Richard shows us how to make…

Health

We’re busy. There is a lot to accomplish in 24 hours. Often we forgo sleep to get it all (or most of it) done. But…

According to a survey submitted by employees, the top US companies to work for include: Google, because the pay is outstanding and so is the work! Nestle Purina PetCare, due to the “Strong Midwestern roots” as well as the vast opportunities that come with an international giant parent company! Chevron due to great pay, benefits and an […]

Fitness & Nutrition

Radiation therapy for breast cancer uses high-powered X-rays to kill cancer cells. Rapidly growing cells, such as cancer cells, are more susceptible to the effects…

Fitness & Nutrition

Once you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, your doctor works to find out the specifics of your tumor. Using a tissue sample from your breast…

What does it mean to have higher risk factors for breast cancer? Essentially, a breast cancer risk factor is anything that may make you more…

Fitness & Nutrition

The extent, or stage, of your breast cancer gives your doctor an idea of your prognosis — the likely outcome of your disease — and…

Fitness & Nutrition

A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. And just when you’re trying to cope with the shock and the fears about your future, you’re asked…

Fitness & Nutrition

You might not think about how important your hair is until you face losing it. And if you have cancer and are about to undergo…

Doctors say Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is under treatment for bipolar disorder. A release Monday from the Mayo Clinic states that the Democrat underwent an…