The month of September celebrates national recovery month. For those who are in recovery or perhaps you are supporting someone who is, it is important to recognize the significance of this milestone. For others who are still struggling with addiction, it is not too late...
Preparing, cooking and storing food can all influence the safety of the food we eat. Food safety is necessary to avoid illness and harm. Anyone can get sick from spoiled food, but it is also very preventable by taking necessary food safety steps. Here are...
The month of September is recognized nationally as cholesterol education month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines cholesterol as something that is fat-like that is found naturally in our bodies. High cholesterol can affect children, adolescents, young adults and older adults. Cholesterol is...
Many health conditions can be battled alongside the connections we have with one another. In our healthcare system today, we currently work together on disease prevention, discovering new treatments, providing health care and so much more. However, for many individual people, dealing with certain health...
The month of August is a great time to schedule your eye exam if you have not had one this year. Either before school starts, or at the beginning of the schoolyear, an eye exam allows you to have a successful year. However, regular eye...
In honor of national wellness month, we are taking a look at how important it is that we care for ourselves. Self-care involves your physical, emotional, spiritual and mental health. Self-care is taking deliberate time for yourself to relax, recharge, unwind and have some fun. ...
In celebration of immunization awareness month for August, here is a look at what immunizations are, why they are given and their importance. What are immunizations? Immunization is a process that protects one’s body, or immune system against harmful elements that could enter. Mostly these include...
If you are working on your positivity, speaking words of affirmation to yourself is a great tool. Speaking positive words to yourself or reading them off on a consistent basis is a great way to promote and increase your positive thoughts. The more you surround...
Wouldn’t it be great if we responded positively in every circumstance, both good and bad? Unfortunately, having positivity is often not our first response in every situation that we come across. Bad situations and unforeseen circumstances can make it challenging for us to remain positive. ...
Having effective communication with your healthcare provider is essential to receiving the care you need and want. Communication can be a barrier if not properly utilized between you and your provider. Communicating accurate information about yourself is also crucial to your provider assessing your symptoms...
