August is National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. This makes it the perfect time to look at some important ways to protect your child’s eyes and take care of them as they grow. Most kids aren’t...
What’s better than getting outdoors and enjoying some sun? Whether you’re a hiker, a beachgoer, or are enjoying your kid’s ball game, we all find ways to soak up the sun. While there are many benefits to being...
Each year, June represents Men’s Health Week. Sadly, this is often overlooked. Studies show that men are more likely to neglect their health than women. This includes men not seeking out preventative care and...
All of us struggle with our mental health from time to time. Whether stress from work follows you home or the events of the outside world have you feeling down, it’s normal to deal with mental health challenges. Of...
Millions of people in the U.S. deal with an STD (or STI) each year. That number continues to grow as STDs become more prevalent in society. This is true for younger age groups, including those in the 15 to 24-year-old range...
We’ve all felt the effects of stress from time to time. Whether you’re worried about something at work or just don’t have enough time in the day to get things done, everyone has been there. That being said, the negative health effects of stress are numerous and well...
We all know that sleep is important. It’s been drilled into our minds since we were young. However, few people actually get the amount of sleep they should be getting. That lack of sleep can...
Rates of STD/STIs in America are soaring. Even though we know the best practices for preventing them, the CDC estimates that 20 million Americans are diagnosed with one each year. That’s an extremely high...
This month, love is in the air thanks to Valentine’s Day. However, candy hearts aren’t the only ones you should be focused on. February 12-20 is Heart Failure Awareness Week,...
Respiratory infections are much more common in the wintertime. Although the majority of respiratory illnesses aren’t life threatening, some certainly can be. Pneumonia is one that falls into this category. It...