Many parents and guardians worry about their children’s health, especially with regard to weight management and child obesity, which affects over 14 million children in the U.S. The CDC defines childhood obesity as any child or teen with a Body Mass Index (BMI) in the 95th percentile or higher for…
In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to stay on top of our health. One of the most important ways we can do so, starting in our 20s, is to be periodically screened for different types of cancer. Early detection can be key to eliminating cancer, or slowing its…
Women in their late 40s or early 50s experience a bodily transition called menopause. Menopause is defined by the absence of menstruation for a full year. In this post, we’ll answer common questions about menopause such as: what to expect, how to treat menopause symptoms, where and when to seek…
For folks who spend more time at home indoors during the colder months, it’s important not to neglect your health – which means staying physically fit to the best of your ability. In this post, we’ll cover the benefits of exercising at home, provide guidance on back and cardio exercises…
Each year, as plants begin to release pollen at the arrival of spring, many of us play a guessing game to figure out whether or not our allergies have been activated or we simply have a cold. Couple that with the lingering dangers of COVID-19 and you may be thoroughly…
Originally published April 2021 Our lives have undoubtedly changed since the start of the pandemic over a year ago. Many of us had to overcome the effects of contracting COVID-19 or cope emotionally because a loved one suffered from it. Additionally, many of us who retained employment had to turn…
With all of the updates about the coronavirus you may be wondering when, where—or even if—you should get the COVID-19 vaccine. In this post we’ll discuss the different types of vaccines and the benefits of getting any of them. We’ll also cover safety concerns, availability and where to make your…
When you’re diagnosed with diabetes, the information you receive can be overwhelming, and you may not know where to start. In this post, we’re going to: break down the importance of a diabetes self-management plan discuss how to monitor and control blood sugar levels suggest lifestyle modifications you may want…
A long-term autoimmune disease, lupus attacks healthy tissue in the body due to an over-active immune system response. Lupus causes inflammation and pain in various parts of a person’s body, such as skin, joints, or internal organs. The location and severity of the problem varies in each individual patient.
As we get older we hear about ailments and diseases that we become more susceptible to, and one of the most commonly discussed is osteoporosis. In this post, we’ll examine what osteoporosis is, how to prevent osteoporosis, how to prevent bone loss and where to get help if you believe…
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