The month of May is the National Stroke Awareness Month. It is a good time of year to review what the signs of a stroke are. According to the American Heart Association, in the United States, strokes are the fifth leading cause of death. It...
Thank you to all our veterans and your families who have served our country and for your sacrifice for our freedom. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States to honor the men and woman who have served our country and have died serving. ...
Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner. Many may already be enjoying the season! Summer is a time of year when school is out, schedules can change, and people take vacations. We are often not focused on maintaining healthy lifestyles, but rather...
The month of April is recognized as foot health awareness month. Having healthy feet is important to maintaining the health of your entire body. Your feet are often overlooked because they aren’t in easy reach, like other parts of your body, and are often covered...
What is stress? Stress is the reaction our body has to a threat or demand. Whether the cause is real or imagined, the body can respond in worry or fear. Stress can have positive effects to help you avoid danger, but it can also have negative parts if...
Reading comprehension, or understanding the information you are reading, is a skill that takes practice. As we learned, there are steps you can take to improve your reading comprehension, whether you are a student or a working professional. This can allow you to not only...
May 6 through May 12, 2019 is recognized as National Nurses Week. May 12, 2019 is the International Nurses day. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that in 2018 there were roughly 2.9 million nurses employed in the United States. If you are a nurse,...