The upshot of all this is that when it comes to counting calories, not all calories are created equal. This is where so many of us are going wrong when we obsess abo...
Situational awareness is just simply knowing what is going on around you. It is taught to soldiers, law enforcement, and medical professionals but the average person...
Exercise is essential for our wellbeing during the pandemic for many reasons ranging from mental wellbeing, reducing stress, weight gain and more. Regular ph...
Everyone experiences stress at one point. From work challenges, academic pressures, financial strain, an overwhelming to-do list (There is never enough time in the d...
Sleep deprivation, which is becoming more common, is a condition that occurs when there is a consistent lack of sleep or lack of quality sleep. The recommended amoun...
Have you ever had a favorite recipe, but it is not healthy, doesn't align with your diet or you just want to eat a little healthier? I run into this problem all ...
Depending on where you are located things are starting to open back up and as we start to venture out, we still need to take precautions to keep safe. Here are some ...
What Are Essential Oils, and Do They Work?
We hear a lot of talk about essential oils and using them as alternative medication, but do they work? Some oils are used...
Anyone who deals with chronic headaches and/or migraines knows that that they can halt everything in your life until they subside. But how do you know if it is a mig...
Since most of us are home, you very well may have already done your seasonal cleaning. If you have, that is great; but for those who have not gotten around t...
Most people will experience eye problems during their life. There are many different types and causes of these problems. Here are the most common issues:
Eyestrai...
Each day in the United States, approximately 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver.
Di...
May is Melanoma awareness month. The 1st Monday in May is Melanoma Monday and is the start of the campaign to raise awareness. Melanoma is a form of skin cance...
With the COVID-19 pandemic and most places being on strict stay-at-home orders things can get boring and old quick. Finding new things to keep you occupied and away ...
Everyone knows that we should wash our hands, but do we really know why? And are we washing them correctly? We touch everything from money to doorknobs, toilet handl...
I know that we all are feeling a little isolated and claustrophobic with all the stay home ordinances right now. Let’s first talk about what “social dist...
After weeks of spreading throughout China and into several countries around the globe, the novel coronavirus (COVID-2019) has now been designated "a public hea...
Have we become slaves to our own creation? Technology was created to serve us, improve us and our lives but it seems that it has taken over our lives instead. We are...
We often hear about the issues associated with thyroid complications. But what is a thyroid? Where is it? What does it do? Keep reading to find out.
What is a thyro...
Winter can be a bleak time for many people. Dull colors, cold weather and an early sunset can take a toll on people’s emotional wellbeing. Here are some tricks...
Exercise is beneficial no matter what season it is. If you choose to exercise outdoors in the wintertime, you could be putting yourself at risk for hypothermia, fros...
Daylight Savings Time can be torture. If you are unfamiliar with it, Daylight Savings Time (DST) happens every fall and spring. The clocks are set back one hour (or ...
Diabetes refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is a health necessity because it is an important source of energ...
National Health Education Week is October 21-25 of 2019!
The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) has prided themselves in celebrating this event since 1995....
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (also known as PrEP) is a way for people to prevent HIV infection. HIV, also known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus, can be spread through se...
This is the time of year parents and students stress and anxiety levels raise. Between clothes and supplies to the big move in day. Whether it is your first day of c...
Blue light is found everywhere, from the sun to TV’s, Smartphones, computers etc.
The major concern is the way this light effects our eyes. Blue light ...
National Health Center Week (August 4th-10th) is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America's health c...
With the advent of cellphones and televisions and all things electronic, getting a good night’s rest has become a struggle. The constant connection to the outs...
This week is dedicated to show how youth sports organizations and congress members can collaborate and promote healthy lifestyles. P.L.A.Y.S. ~ Physical activity, Li...
July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness month. Juvenile Arthritis (JA) causes stiffness, swelling and chronic pain in the joints. This is an autoimmune disease that cau...
July is Cord Blood Awareness Month. This month is designated to awareness of the benefits of banking or storing the umbilical cord blood. Most people don’t kno...
Once winter has subsided and the weather is getting nice, most people start "spring cleaning." Personally, I try to do a clean sweep at the beinning of spr...
Men’s health week was created in 1994 to raise awareness of preventable health problems and to encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and...
