Tackling Obesity: Understanding, Managing, and Overcoming a Global Health Crisis Obesity is more than just a personal health issue—it is a global health crisis with far-reaching consequences. It affects millions of people worldwide and is linked to a range of chronic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. In this blog post, we …
Embracing National Wellness Awareness Month: A Guide to Holistic Well-being August is here, and with it comes National Wellness Awareness Month—an ideal time to focus on improving and maintaining our holistic well-being. Wellness isn’t just about physical health; it encompasses emotional, mental, social, and even spiritual aspects of our lives. In this blog post, we’ll …
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, advocating for the brain’s health, and supporting those affected by these conditions. This month, we delve into what Alzheimer’s is, its impact on individuals and families, and how we can all contribute to raising awareness and …
Research Group (ERG) as we spread awareness, education, and resources about #mentalhealthy! Wear green for the month of May to show your support and create awareness! Maintaining good mental health is essential to every individual’s overall health and well-being. Mental health conditions are common, manageable, and treatable. One in 5 people will experience a mental …
Heated tobacco products are rapidly becoming more prevalent among cigarette smokers, but the bottom line is that they’re still harmful to our health. Our latest blog discusses what heated tobacco products are and the common misconceptions about them. The Breakdown of Heated Tobacco Heated tobacco products (HTPs), also known as heat-not-burn products, are electronic devices that …
June is Men’s Health Month, and its purpose is to raise awareness about the health issues common in males, their risks, and how to prevent them. Knowing where to start when it comes to your health can sometimes be overwhelming, but don’t worry. Here are 5 ways to prioritize your health during Men’s Health Month. …
June kicks off a critical time for men during Men’s Health Month. This initiative serves as a platform to increase awareness of health conditions prevalent in men and what steps to take for early intervention and prevention. Clinical research plays a vital role in advancing care options for these conditions. While there are many ways …
When liver disease comes to mind, many are more familiar with the types that occur in heavy drinkers of alcohol or from hepatitis C. On the contrary, the most common chronic liver condition in Western populations is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD affects people who drink little to no alcohol, but face the same …
Did you know every day, your kidneys filter 200 liters of blood? Most people aren’t aware of how important our kidneys are. That’s in part why National Kidney Month began. Every March, health providers and educators immerse themselves into communities. Their focus is building paths to better kidney care. The Major Functions of the Kidneys …
Discomfort is a feeling never far from individuals with bunions. From foot structure to how we walk, multiple factors occur in the years leading up to developing a bunion. By learning how they are formed, we can understand why bunions are so painful. A Disturbance in the Force There’s a start to everything, and with …
