Lizzi, Author at YourTown Health

Health Resolutions You Should Commit to in 2021

Dec 17, 2020 | Health Tips

For most, 2020 was an extremely challenging year. As we hope for a better year ahead, it’s also time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions! With the coronavirus pandemic still looming large, we encourage you to keep health and wellness at the forefront...

Addressing Common COVID-19 Myths

Nov 10, 2020 | Health Tips

One of the many challenges of the coronavirus pandemic has been a lack of information. Health experts around the world are doing everything they can to learn more about this disease, how it spreads, and how to combat it. Unfortunately, this lack of information has...

Breast Cancer Awareness: How to Prevent Breast Cancer

Oct 27, 2020 | Health Tips

About one in eight US women will develop breast cancer at some point in their life, and it’s estimated that in 2020 about 276,480 cases will be diagnosed. Although these statistics are alarming — through awareness, early detection, and healthy habits, we’re making...

Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Oct 7, 2020 | Health Tips, Uncategorized

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, with more than 500,000 Americans diagnosed each year and more than five million currently living with the disease. According to the CDC, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s most often appear after the age of 60 and...

Why Should You Care About Your Cholesterol?

Oct 7, 2020 | Health Tips, Uncategorized

Chances are you’ve heard about cholesterol before. It may have come up in a discussion about eating a balanced diet. Or living a healthy lifestyle. Or lowering your risk of heart disease, which is the number one killer of adults in the United States. But what...