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Breast Cancer: Remain Aware All Year
While October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is important for you to monitor your breast health all year long.
Dealing With Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease is a common problem faced by many, including avid golfers.
Stress and Anxiety: The Impact on Your Digestive System
Being nervous or stressed can impact your digestive system, which can result in gastrointestinal conditions.
When You Experience Joint Pain
While playing golf has many health benefits, the activity can sometimes place strain on your joints — specifically your hips and knees, causing pain and other problems.
Bee Aware
In addition to being a nuisance, bees, wasps and hornets can be dangerous, especially if you are allergic.
The Facts: Cigar Smoking
Cigarettes and cigars both contain similar ingredients, such as tar, tobacco and carcinogens, and when you smoke either of them, you put yourself at risk for serious health issues.
Be Smart: Protect Yourself from the Sun
As you walk the golf course this summer, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays.
Getting Through a Round
An average round of golf takes about four hours to complete. That’s four hours with little or no access to a restroom — a problem for those who urinate frequently.
Checking for Ticks
Outdoor activities, such as golf, can increase your risk of exposure to deer tick bites, and those bites could result in Lyme disease. This is especially true in Connecticut, an area where there is a high risk of contracting Lyme disease.