These posts cover all sorts of topics related to health and wellness. For tips and tricks to stay healthy or improve your health, check out these posts!
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month, we aim to provide more information on the disease including risk factors, symptoms, and prevention options. The Center for Disease Control reports one in ten Americans have diabetes. That’s over 34 million, and an estimated 88 million have pre-diabetes. A disease affecting this many people is alarming. That’s… Read more »
Most people are aware of vaccine shots, but did you know that there are actually four types of vaccines? Seek out the bad guy, kill it, keep people safe and healthy, repeat. Sounds like a movie about superheroes and villains. In a way, this is true. Only in this case, antibodies are the superheroes; viruses… Read more »
Gastrointestinal problems affect roughly 11% of Americans, but what causes such issues? Here are 11 potential causes of GI irritation. Stomach and abdominal pains are a nuisance at best and debilitating at worst, and can turn a perfectly beautiful day into a struggle. Unfortunately, diagnosing the source of the problem isn’t always easy; many, many… Read more »
As many Americans continue working from home, we are learning how it may affect our health. Here’s how to stay healthy while working from home. The idea of allowing people to work from home used to be considered a fringe benefit and a distant dream. The pandemic has changed all of this, and turned the… Read more »
Protecting your immune system is always an important task. It has become even more vital as we begin our new decade with the global pandemic of COVID-19. Here are 5 ways to boost your immune system during these uncertain times. This coronavirus is notorious for preying on those who are already at risk due to… Read more »
There are many ways to help promote healthy aging, including reducing falls and improving home safety. This Falls Prevention Awareness Day, learn how you can keep your loved ones safe. In 2008, community leaders took initiative to bring senior health to the forefront by declaring the first week of each fall season to be Fall… Read more »
With the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are experiencing a drastic disruption to life as usual. These 8 wellness tips can help bring comfort and improve your quality of life. As human beings, we tend to find comfort in our daily routines. The pandemic is forcing many of us to adapt to an… Read more »
As pet owners, your pet is not just an animal – they are an addition to your family and you want to ensure their health and safety. Monitoring your pet’s health is essential, and it’s important to know these 8 signs of diabetes in dogs and cats. Having a loyal dog or cat friend is… Read more »
As COVID-19 continues to move across the United States, it’s more important than ever to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy with these senior safety tips for staying at home. Studies shared by the CDC prove that risk for severe illness and complications from COVID-19 increases with age. This is especially true after age… Read more »
As the coronavirus continues to affect almost every aspect of life, there is one thing you can manage: your gut health. Here are the best (and worst) foods to consume during stay at home orders. Amenities like restaurants and movie theaters remain closed. School is out until at least next fall. And despite making significant… Read more »
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