Author Archives: Ethan Kalvin

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, With more than 1 billion adults overweight – at least 300 million of them clinically obese – and is a major contributor to the global burden of chronic disease and disability. This is something that is affecting virtually all ages and socioeconomic groups. Over the last few years obesity has been creeping more and more into the lives of our children causing major issues for our young ones and teens, as well. Continue reading →

Individual health insurance plans may not offer benefits as broad as those in group health insurance plans, however it is still better than not having any insurance at all. It was designed to provide insurance to unemployed or self-employed persons not covered under their employer’s plan. Continue reading →

Your thyroid is a gland in your neck that secretes hormones that help to keep your body balanced. A thyroid problem can be controlled but lots of people don’t even realize that they have one unless a doctor provides them with test results making them aware of the problem. Continue reading →

Fifths disease is also known as hand, foot, and mouth disease and is a disease that commonly occurs in children. It usually begins with a symptom that is known as slapped cheek appearance in which the cheeks become extremely flushed and there can be some stomach symptoms associated with it. It usually is something that comes without a fever and is usually gone within just a few days. Continue reading →

Cancer is a frightening diagnosis and one that most men and women are afraid of with good reason. Even after decades of cancer research there is little hope for survival once you receive this kind of bad news. Of course, cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence but unfortunately these days in many cases it is. Continue reading →