It is important to apply sunscreen during these summer days to prevent skin damage, but the sun can also damage your hair. If your hair has prolonged exposure to the sun, UVA and UVB rays can damage the outside cover of the hair strand.

Exposure to direct sunlight not only damages the hair cuticle but also breaks down keratin – a natural protein found in hair.

Thanks to spectacular advances in cancer research, more than 16.9 million people in the United States are cancer survivors who are living with, through, and beyond their disease.

The goal of International Men's Health Week is to raise awareness of male health issues on a global level and to encourage institutions to develop health policies and services that meet the specific needs of men and boys.

When someone we care about is diagnosed with cancer, many of us want to help but few quite know-how. When choosing the best cosmetic products for cancer patients, it’s very vital to keep in mind that cancer patients frequently have more tender skin some cancer survivors go through rigorous chemo, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and other forms of treatment like radiation and surgery.

It’s November, the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. This is the time to wear the purple ribbon and help raise awareness of pancreatic cancer in your community. H&B gladly joins this cause.

October is marked as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a great opportunity for increased attention to early detection and treatment. Also, we at H&B want to draw more attention to palliative care of this disease.

Among other awareness raising opportunities, September is also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. We at H&B know that more can be done to raise awareness of this terrible illness that is estimated to take the lives of more than 14,000 women this year.

September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to focus our attention on childhood cancer. We at H&B wish to emphasize the importance of life-saving research and join efforts to make a difference for children diagnosed with any type of cancer.

Enduring chemotherapy treatment is always a challenging time for both patients and caregivers. But, it’s hard to know what to do to support them during such a challenging time. Many of the gifts we buy just don’t seem right, and you want to send a gift that will make a difference in their life at least for a day and encourage them to feel their best.

Choosing a gift for a cancer patient can be a daunting experience. What to give to someone we love and care about? How do we show we care, while avoiding a possible mistake, such as picking a gift that too overtly reminds patients of their disease. We’ll talk about this in this blog.