What is Sarcoidosis?
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that forms tiny clumps of inflammatory cells in one of more organs of the body. In 90% of cases this dis...
Alcohol has affected just about everyone some how some way. From a grandparent or parent to an aunt or uncle or even siblings can have some sort of addiction to alco...
Did you know that every 92 seconds an American is sexually assaulted? Shocking to you as much as it was to me? 54% of victims are age 18 – 34. These numbers ar...
Cerebral palsy is the most common motor and movement disability. It is a neurological disorder that affects a child’s motor skills, movements, and muscle-tone....
Endometriosis is often a painful disorder that affects women in which tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus, the endometrium, grows outside of the uter...
The brain is the control center of the body. It controls thoughts, memory, speech, and movement and it regulates the function of many organs. When the brain is healt...
March is National Colorectal Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is cancer of the large intestine, otherwise known as the colon. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most ...
There is a commonly held view that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice. However, eating disorders are serious and can be fatal. In the United States alon...
Winter can wreak havoc on your skin, making it dry, itchy, and irritated. Even the things we love about winter, such as sitting by a roaring fire or even hot showers...
Cardiac rehabilitation doesn’t change your past, but it can help you improve your heart future.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program desig...
Children’s Mental Health Week Blog
Just as you can help prevent a child from catching a cold or breaking a bone, you can also help prevent a child from having...
There is a myth called the “freshmen 15” which insinuates most college freshmen gain 15 pounds in their first year. This is because college dining common...
The college experience is more than just going to classes and studying, it is about finding friends and creating memories that will last a lifetime. The first thing ...
The “Juul,” a new e-cigarette, came to stores in July of 2017. It has become so popular since then that it has about 68% of the billion e-cigarette ma...
The winter weather is a common excuse used to stay on your couch and binge watch Netflix shows. However, winter is a really important season to keep up with your act...
The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. Cervical Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise an understanding about h...
Overcoming an addiction is a life-long commitment. The road to recovery starts when the individual decides that they want a better, more productive life. Social and ...
Most of us know what it’s like to be cold – especially if you live in the North. Winter can be brutal and even though you try your best to bundle up, you...
You probably know by now that part of living healthy and maintaining a healthy weight is having a balanced diet. Having a balanced diet means your body is getting th...
What is situational awareness?
Situational awareness (SA) is a term used to describe one’s awareness of their surroundings, and the ability to understand and ...
Being active doesn’t always mean exercise. You can be active by doing everyday activities like tending to your garden, washing your car by hand, cleaning or ta...
Halloween is a fun day for children and it can also be fun for their parents. Kids can dress up and go around their neighborhood for treats. However, walking around ...
Sexual harassment is being mentioned in the news a lot nowadays. It’s important to remember your rights and the resources available to you as a student or as a...
The 7th through 13th of October is Mental Health Awareness Week so we wanted to bring you myths and facts about mental health.
Often people are afraid to ta...
Would you say you actively engage in self-care? Do you understand the difference between high and low blood pressure? What about the different options...
Every 40 seconds a person dies by suicide (that’s 800,000 annually) and up to 25 times that amount makes a suicide attempt. This leaves many to mourn the loss ...
Fruits and vegetables taste best when they're in season - everyone knows that! Frozen and canned fruit are packaged at the peak of ripeness so they too are nutri...
What is yoga?
Yoga is a philosophy that originated in India thousands of years ago. It is a way of stretching and exercising while maintaining a disciplined flow of...
College students face a number of physical and mental health challenges as they make the transition from high school to life on a college campus. Poor nutrition and ...
What is Digestive Tract Paralysis?
Digestive Tract Paralysis (DTP) refers to the inconsistent movement of certain parts of the digestive tract which disrupts the op...
We have all heard how important donating blood is - it saves lives! Even if you do not know someone who needs blood, you should still think about giving. Did you kno...
Today is the start of National Youth Sports Week (July 16 – 22) which means many young athletes, coaches, parents, and athletic directors will be promo...
New York and Virginia are hopefully starting a trend by mandating mental health education laws in their schools.
We read about celebrity suicides in the new...
Similar to your muscles, your brain need to be exercised. Rather than a physical exercise, brains require mental exercises such as memory games. Learning new things ...
