Grocery store trips continue to stress the wallet as inflationary pressures cause prices to increase on food and pantry items. It’s important to stay focused on healthy eating despite rising costs. With a little extra planning, your family can eat healthy…
Sleep disruptions – too much sleep, not enough sleep or even sleep interrupted by dreams – are more likely to occur during times of stress. As you navigate managing stress, it’s also important to prioritize sleep. Sleep is key to…
Do you know the warning signs for suicide? Suicide is death caused by self-inflicted injury with the intent to die, and it is the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Foundation for Suicide…
Cold weather can prevent even seasoned exercisers from logging daily physical activity. This is the time of year when exercise serves as a physical and mental health boost so don’t give in to the temptation to take the season off.…
Did you know you can learn how to become a more mindful person? Mindfulness is a calm awareness of your body, emotions and thoughts, and it can be a powerful tool when creating healthy habits especially related to nutrition. “Many…
Virtual care through two-way video technology is an easily accessible and helpful healthcare tool to make life easier when you or a loved one feel sick. Gone are the days when you felt like you lived at the pediatrician’s office…
Nearly one million people in the United States, and more than 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s disease according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Symptoms can include: tremor or slight shaking in fingers, thumb, hand or chin – not related…
As vaccines become more readily available, it is important for people to remain vigilant with COVID-19 prevention measures. Being vaccinated is one weapon against COVID-19, but people should continue mask usage, handwashing and social distance. “Vaccination teaches your immune system…
Pain – intense or nagging – impacts the ability to participate in daily activities and can even affect your emotional state. Whether you are one of the 11% of adults who experiences daily pain or if you have experienced an…
They are not a cure, but probiotics and prebiotics may lessen symptoms including gas, bloating, fatigue, skin conditions, diarrhea and constipation in people with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis. “Gut health may be off in people suffering from Crohn’s or ulcerative…