Stay Merry, Not Miserable The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and — let’s face it — temptation. From pumpkin pies to tamales, from mashed potatoes to festive drinks, it’s easy to overindulge and forget that moderation keeps us feeling our best. This year let’s create a Holiday Game Plan to protect our health without losing [...]
Knowledge is Power — Screenings Save Lives October reminds us that prevention truly begins with awareness. Across the country, this month shines a spotlight on two of the most common cancers affecting women and men — breast cancer and prostate cancer — and the power of early detection to save lives. Breast Cancer Awareness Breast [...]
September often means a shift into overdrive. School schedules, work demands, shorter daylight hours — it’s easy to feel stressed, irritable, or drained. Sleep suffers, mood dips, and “just being tired” can spiral into something more serious if ignored. This is the month to press reset. Why It Matters Chronic stress raises cortisol, linked to [...]
A new school year means new challenges. The excitement of fresh notebooks, new teachers, and after-school activities comes with hidden health risks. Crowded classrooms make it easy for colds, flu, and other infections to spread. On the field, sports injuries are common — sometimes sidelining kids for weeks. The good news? With a little preparation, [...]
High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—affects nearly 1 in 2 adults in the United States. What makes it so dangerous? It often has no warning signs or symptoms but can quietly cause life-threatening damage over time. That’s why hypertension is often called “the silent killer.” What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of [...]
Could Your Heart Be Sending You a Warning? Hidden Signs of Heart Disease You Shouldn’t Ignore Heart disease is often thought of as a sudden event—a heart attack that strikes without warning. But in reality, heart disease typically develops over many years, quietly damaging the cardiovascular system long before a crisis occurs. Recognizing the early [...]
Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that often go unnoticed—but together, they raise your risk for heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. You don’t “catch” metabolic syndrome. It builds slowly over time, especially if you're carrying extra weight, not moving enough, or have a family history of diabetes or high blood pressure. The [...]
What Are the Early Signs of Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition that often goes unnoticed in its early stages. Yet early detection is key to preventing complications like heart disease, nerve damage, and vision loss. Diabetes affects over 1 in 10 Americans, and many remain undiagnosed. It ties into preventive care, chronic disease management, [...]
Nearly one in 10 Americans have diabetes. Diet and lifestyle changes are effective interventions for helping control this deadly disease. We all know that eating healthy is important. But for almost 96 million American with prediabetes, what you eat could be a matter of life or disease. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that [...]
Incontinence is a condition that many experience but few openly discuss. It affects millions of individuals worldwide, crossing age, gender, and lifestyle boundaries. While it’s often associated with aging, incontinence can impact people in their 20s and beyond. Let’s shed light on this condition and explore ways to manage it effectively. What is Incontinence? Incontinence [...]
