Snoring. It has been the subject of countless jokes and funny movie scenes—usually featuring a husband on his back sawing logs while his wife lies awake staring at the ceiling and desperately searching for earplugs. But snoring is not always as innocent—or as funny—as it may seem. In many cases, it can be a warning sign of a serious health condition that is becoming increasingly common today: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Here’s what you...

  I would dare say that there is no subject in this world that is as falsely portrayed and completely misunderstood as cholesterol. The extent of most people’s knowledge of cholesterol is that it’s the demon that clogs arteries and leads to heart disease, and that the magic numbers to strive for are: Total cholesterol under 200 LDL cholesterol under 100 HDL cholesterol at 60 or higher And if your blood tests show you're in...

  Despite ever-evolving advances in testing, early detection, surgeries, medications, and other treatments, heart disease and cancer are still the top two causes of death in the United States. According to current CDC data from 2024, heart disease claimed 683,491 lives, while cancer followed closely behind at 619,876 lives. Clearly, something is still missing. And that missing piece is prevention. Simply put, it’s much easier to avoid suffering from disease when you reduce your risk...

  As we head into summer, I wanted to give customers advance notice of a couple of brief office and shipping closures coming up in June and July. June Closure The office will be closed from June 24–29. Shipping cutoff: Tuesday, June 23 at 2:00 PM EST Orders placed after the cutoff will begin processing when operations resume. Regular operations resume: Tuesday, June 30 Orders may still be placed through the website during this time....

  May is National Dental Care Month—and it’s the perfect reminder that a healthy smile is about so much more than just brushing your teeth. If you’re old enough to remember, there was a popular toothpaste commercial in the early ’70s featuring Farrah Fawcett. She flashes her iconic smile and says, “Joey, Mother never told me about Ultra Brite!” The message was clear: use the right toothpaste, and you’ll have a dazzling smile (and maybe...