Why Exercise is Key to Healthy Aging
Aging is a natural process that we all go through, but the way we age varies from person to person. It is not just about adding more years to your life, but about making those years healthy and fulfilling. Healthy aging means taking care of …
The Importance of Preventative Care
The Importance of Preventative Care Preventative care is the effort that is taken to monitor and measure your overall health so that you can take action and avoid certain health risks. The path to preventative care starts with annual checkups. Though our lives can sometimes …
Why Become an Organ Donor?
Why Become an Organ Donor? April is National Donate Life Month to help raise awareness about donating, encourage people to become organ donors, and honor those who have given the gift of life through their organs. While most Americans support organ donation, only 48% of …
Alcohol and Heart Disease
Alcohol and Heart Disease Every year, the month of April is dedicated to raising awareness of alcohol misuse or abuse. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism works to educate the public on the impact that alcohol has on health. This month, we are …
Trending Diets: Which is best for you?
Trending Diets: Which One Is Best For You? Currently, there are many weight loss diets out there. It’s hard to know which ones are worth trying. Some diets focus on a calorie deficit or reducing your appetite, while others restrict carbs and fat. It’s important …
Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know
Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know The second deadliest cancer in the United States is Colorectal Cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer. Every March, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month brings awareness to this disease and encourages those who are 45 or older to …
Heart Disease in Women
Heart Disease: Not Just a Men’s Issue Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in five female deaths in 2020 was attributed to …
The Stages of Heart Failure
The Stages of Heart Failure Heart failure is something that strikes fear in adults, but this American Heart Month, we are working to bring awareness and understanding of just what heart failure is and how you can reduce risk as well as learn to live …
Take Charge of your Cervical Health
Take Charge of your Cervical Health As we venture into January, we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Drawing awareness to your cervical health and this type of cancer is highly important as knowing the signs and methods of prevention …
