Men: How to Monitor Your Health
For many men, thoughts about wellness only arise when symptoms and problems appear and necessitate a trip to the doctor. Unfortunately, by that point some health issues have progressed further than...
View ArticleTop Ways to Protect Yourself From UV Exposure on Vacation
As we head deeper into July and further into vacation season, are you armed with all of the information you need about how to stay healthy when you travel? A summer sunburn is almost a rite of passage...
View ArticleMyths About Clinical Testing
A lot of people have ideas that just aren’t correct about clinical testing. And this means that a lot of people are missing out on the major health benefits you can get from taking advantage of your...
View ArticleLearn the Basics on Cholesterol
September is officially Cholesterol Education Month. In honor of this designation, ARCpoint Labs is sharing the basics on cholesterol, including the difference between LDL and HDL cholesterol and what...
View ArticleWomen: Be Aware of These Health Issues
September is a popular month for awareness campaigns, and many of them are related to female health. In honor of Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month, Menopause Awareness Month, Ovarian Cancer...
View ArticleGive Thanks For Your Health
Around Thanksgiving, people take time to show appreciation for individuals who have touched their lives in some way. From close family members and friends to old teachers and civic leaders, people...
View ArticleLearn the Basics on Congenital Heart Defects
Since Valentine’s Day is the holiday of love, it only makes sense that the week leading up to the day is Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week. We’ve written extensively about heart disease in...
View Article4 Easy Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
February is American Heart Health Month, an awareness designation we like to call attention to every year. We’ve compiled a hearty (ha, ha!) list of resources on heart health, ranging from the basics...
View ArticleCelebrate National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time for individuals to learn more about colorectal cancer, particularly its risk factors. Since early detection leads to early treatment,...
View ArticleThe Basics on Testicular Cancer Every Man Should Know
We’ve written briefly about testicular cancer on Your Health Your Choice before, pointing out that all men should conduct regular self-examinations to catch the disease before it progresses too far....
View ArticleDiet & Exercise Prove Effective in Diabetes Prevention
Per the CDC, 29.1 million Americans — 9.3% of the population — had diabetes as of 2012. Many of these — up to 8.1 million — are undiagnosed. Clearly, diabetes prevention needs to be a priority for all...
View Article3 Ways Vaccines Have Changed the World
Getting a vaccine today is a routine part of health care. However, the world was not always so fortunate. Many diseases used to ravage entire populations. Fortunately, many of these diseases have been...
View ArticleFebruary is International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
February is recognized as International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month, raising the awareness about group B Strep infection. One in four women are carriers of this bacteria which possibly can be...
View ArticleDetecting Cancer Early With Screenings
Cancer is a major medical issue with thousands of cases being diagnosed each year. Screening for cancer is complicated. A doctor may order a biopsy or conduct a urinalysis. However, they also may order...
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