(CARLSBAD, CA) – Bad habits. We all have them. Whether it’s nail biting, knuckle cracking, or simply leaving unwashed dishes in the sink, each of us has something that we seem to do unconsciously; a habit that just can’t be shaken. And while it may not seem imperative to stop biting your nails tomorrow, there are some bad habits that can actually cause damage to your health. Take a look at these top ten bad habits that can take a toll on your health and wellness.

(CARLSBAD, CA) – The annual routine is always the same. Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, stuff yourself full of turkey and gravy, indulge in a slice of fresh-baked pie, and then lounge on the couch for a full-stomach induced slumber. Round out the day with a couple of football games (viewing, not playing, that is), and your Thanksgiving is complete.

(CARLSBAD, CA) – It’s that time of year again. Sniffles, coughs, runny noses, and sore throats. Almost every child and adult in the United States will suffer a common cold this winter season, and many will endure a case of the flu.

(CARLSBAD, CA) – Gigantic portion sizes, sugary sodas, vending machine snacks, fast food, television, video games, sedentary lifestyles…all of these contribute to the obesity rate among American children. And the expanding waistlines of America’s youth are a super-sized problem.

(CARLSBAD, CA) – Women of all ages, listen up! One in eight women will battle breast cancer in her lifetime. It’s the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in women following skin cancer.