Family Health History
Your family and its history can tell you a great deal about yourself and things you may want to be mindful of when it comes to your overall health. Is breast cancer common in your mother’s family history? Did your dad have thyroid disease? Perhaps …
American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month. During November, medical professionals and patients alike spread awareness and tips about living with different forms of diabetes. The disease can happen to any person of any age, gender, or ethnicity. It is a condition where the body does not …
Combat Seasonal Depression
As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to fall, more people begin to suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. SAD is also known as seasonal depression. It impacts people in different ways, typically starting in October and lasting through February or March. …
Respiratory Care Week 2020
October 25-30 marks Respiratory Care week. This time of the month is dedicated to celebrating the respiratory care doctors and specialists who treat patients for all kinds of respiratory issues and conditions. It is also a time to educate our communities about lung diseases like …
5 Natural Gluten-Free Foods for Celiac Disease
September 13th marked Celiac Disease Awareness Day. 1 in 100 people worldwide have Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease is a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. People with Celiac Disease will …
National Immunization Awareness Month
August marks National Immunization Month, a time when we spread awareness and emphasize the importance of vaccinations against communicable diseases between people of any age. In order to build immunization to a disease or virus, patients of any age receive vaccines to build up the …
This Common Symptom of Ovarian Cancer is Often Overlooked
A lack of awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms may have serious consequences for some women. What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is a type of female reproductive cancer that begins in the ovaries. Women typically have two ovaries, one on each side of the …
Mitigating the Mental Health Consequences to Children During COVID-19
If we are all honest with ourselves, we have all probably struggled mentally at one point or another throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Problems such as anxiety, suicide, and depression are on the rise. Sadly, over 47,000 individuals have lost their lives to suicide since the …
Do You Have Psoriasis?
Red, itchy scaly patches- anyone with psoriasis knows how uncomfortable the condition can make you feel. This non-contagious skin disease occurs mostly on the scalp, trunk, elbows, and knees. Psoriasis is a chronic condition with no cure. It may subside for periods of time or …
Help the Environment by Breastfeeding Your Baby
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week! Over 120 countries recognize this impactful week for moms and babies. It is widely recommended by physicians and health care authorities that mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first six months of life and continue to breastfeed while …
