Is Your Heart Age Older Than You Are?
With every trip around the sun, we get another year older, but did you know that your heart’s age may be outpacing the rest of your body? …
Your Holiday Survival Guide for Diabetes
‘Tis the season for family, friends and food! It can be difficult not going overboard in the upcoming months, but here are a few tips for your ultimate holiday survival guide if you have diabetes or not. …
Using Mindfulness for Pain Management
The power of mindfulness is undeniable, and many people are embracing its potential to help manage pain. It takes compassionate courage to bring attention to the pain experience but doing so can be enlightening and empowering. Mindfulness brings awareness to your reactions to pain and …
Mental Health Support During and After Pregnancy
One in five birthing people, during pregnancy or postpartum (after birth), experience depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), frightening thoughts, or other mental health conditions or symptoms. Getting help is the best thing you can do for you and your baby. …
Alzheimer’s Disease: Can It Be Prevented?
The progression of Alzheimer's disease can be heartbreaking for sufferers and families. With an aging U.S. population, Alzheimer's disease is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death. Can Alzheimer's disease be prevented? …
Home Workstation Ergonomics 101
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the number of people who primarily work from home tripled, from about 9 million to 27.6 million, between 2019 and 2021. Thanks COVID. Many of us cobbled together a home workstation with little consideration for our health and are …
12 Weeks to Better Heart Health
Heart disease is a killer, but you can do plenty to improve your heart health and prolong your life. Research shows that making lifestyle changes can lower your risk for heart disease. Try implementing weekly goals over the next 12 weeks to get on the road …
Nutrition and How It Can Prevent Macular Degeneration
Can nutrition reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration, which causes severe vision loss? Research says yes! …
Ways to Reduce Health Complications from Diabetes
You have a lot to manage throughout the day. Errands. Appointments. Dinner. Work. Kids. Grandkids. And the plumber is coming. So much to do … so little time. Despite your busy day, your health should be a top priority, and if you have diabetes, controlling your …
Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the days grow shorter and the weather becomes colder, it's common to want to hibernate a bit. But the winter months can plunge some people into a melancholy state known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). …
