Arthritis
Arthritis affects 58.5 million adults in the United States, which is about 1 in 4 adults. It is a leading cause of work disability in…
Author: Gerald J Joseph, B.S., M.Ed.
Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science, (Public Health emphasis), from San Diego State University, Master of Education degree from Grand Canyon University and current K-12 Health Education & Athletic Coaching Teaching Certificates issued by the Florida Department of Education.
Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimers Disease is a type of dementia, is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that affects about 5.7 million Americans, including 1 in 10 adults aged…
Cancer
Each year in the United States, more than 1.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer, and almost 600,000 die from it, making it the second leading cause of…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum)…
Diabetes
More than 37 million Americans have , and another 96 million adults in the United States have a condition called pre-diabetes, which puts them at…
Heart Disease and Stroke
Nothing kills more Americans than heart disease and stroke. More than 877,500 Americans die of heart disease or stroke every year—that’s one-third of all deaths. These diseases take…
Gut Dysbiosis
When your gut microbiome loses its diversity of bacteria, it can increase your risk of getting a chronic disease. The increased risk could also be…
Mental Health
What Is Mental Health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine…
Obesity
Obesity affects 20% of children and 42% of adults, putting them at risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.…