Heart-to-Heart: Understanding Cardiovascular Health For Women
Taylor Thompson, FNP-C According to the CDC, cardiovascular disease has been ranked the leading cause of death among women in the United States for many years, surpassing all forms of cancer. Despite...
View ArticleThe Wrong Influence: The Link Between Diet Culture and Eating Disorder
by Kitty Finklea, RDN The weight loss business is booming in the United States. Research shows the market topped over 160 billion dollars in 2024, and with a huge variety of products and services, it...
View ArticleMan Up For A Check Up: Barriers to Care for Men
Nicholas Licari, MSN, FNP-BC Many men in the United States put off health screenings and don’t take the time to find a health care provider. In a study of 1,000 men, 55% did not complete regular health...
View ArticleSeniors, Staying Socially Active is Good for Your Health!
By Corey Remle, Community Health Worker A 2023 U.S. Surgeon General’s Report discussed the healing effects of positive relationships with family, friends, and the community. Engaging in social...
View ArticleStay Ahead of Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
Amanda Burnette, MD Spring is a time of sunshine, blooming flowers, and trees. For may, springtime can also mean seasonal allergies, with sneezing, a runny nose, congestion, itchy eyes, fatigue, and...
View ArticleMental Health Tips
Christopher Moore, MA, LAC, LPC, LPC/S Mental illness impacts millions of Americans each year. During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, here are helpful tips on how to support someone struggling...
View ArticleSix Helpful Strategies to Calm Anxiety
Casey Wilkes, LPC Anxiety is a normal part of life, with worries and stress about things like money, work, health, or relationships impacting us daily. A little anxiety can be good, helping us stay...
View ArticleThe Rise Of Colorectal Cancer In Younger Adults: Stay Alert To Risk Factors
David Garrell, MD While the overall rates of colorectal cancer are declining, colorectal cancer for people under age 50 has been rising to an alarming degree since the mid-1990s. In the last 30 years,...
View ArticleThe Possible Health And Social Effects of Grief
Corey Remle, Community Health Worker Grief is a broad collection of feelings and behavioral responses we experience after the loss of someone or something important to us. Bereavement – the loss of...
View ArticleTips to Help Kids and Teens Manage Their Weight
Rona Ewart, MEd, RDN, LDN Many parents are concerned about their child’s weight, and for good reason. Research indicates that one in three kids ages 10-17 are either overweight or obese. These...
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