Safety & Prevention

While everybody needs some sun exposure to produce vitamin D, which helps in the absorption of calcium for stronger and healthier bones, ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause damage when you’re out in the sun too long. Although there are other contributing factors, including heredity and environment, UV rays can cause serious diseases, such as skin cancer and damage to your eyes or immune system. To prevent against its damaging effects, limit exposure and protect your skin.

The act of flipping a row of sizzling burgers on a barbecue grill is one of life’s simple pleasures. But there is danger lurking in those glowing embers, and the potential damage is far worse than a few charred cheeseburgers.

If you’re among the millions of do-it-yourselfers working around homes and gardens, you may not pay much attention to the risk of injury.

Warmer weather always encourages people to engage in more physical activity but before you sign up for a marathon, or begin any new exercise regimen, we recommend getting the okay from your health care provider-especially if you are over 40.

The best way to stay healthy and keep on living an amazing, active life is to prevent disease before it even starts. One of the most effective tools in modern medicine we have for preventing disease is vaccination.

Cancer that develops in a testicle is called testicular cancer. It is one of the most curable forms of cancer. While the exact cause of testicular cancer is unknown, there are a large number of factors that can increase the risk for the disease.