The holidays are a magical time of the year. However, the holidays also come with their fair share of stressors, including family commitments, travel, budgeting for gifts, and more. Additionally, food is always in abundance, which can add more temptation and stress to...
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Positive Aging: Feeding Your Soul
Growing old is part of life, yet many adults see old age as something to be endured rather than enjoyed. The truth is you have a choice about how to live your remaining years. “Positive aging,” also known as “successful aging,” provides a blueprint for living your...
Sun Safety: How to Prevent Sunburn
Moderate exposure to the sun provides many health benefits, including helping the human body make Vitamin D. This essential nutrient strengthens the bones, blood cells, and immune system, and helps the body absorb important minerals like calcium and phosphorus....
PEP Versus PrEP for HIV
Doctors now have a successful HIV prevention option to help prevent someone becoming HIV-positive after a potential exposure to the HIV virus. It’s called Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). The use of PEP can help considerably in preventing HIV-positive results if it’s...
Mental Health: What You Need to Know
The month of May is designated Mental Health Month, so now is the perfect time to open up the dialogue with yourself or those you love about this important subject. While there are moments in everyone’s life when they feel down or get the blues, mental health issues...
How To Build Your Own Active Aging Toolbox
Worldwide, the proportion of people 60 years and older is growing faster than any other age group. It’s been labeled a Silver Tsunami because of our maturing baby boomer generation. As this aging population grows, so do their contributions to society and their desire...
Self-Care For Caregivers
As the U.S. population continues to age, so does the need for caregivers. Currently, more than 53 million Americans are providing unpaid care for family members and loved ones. With the number of people aged 65 and over rapidly increasing, more people will find...
Diabetes Awareness: What You Need To Know
What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a medical condition that affects the body’s ability to process sugar. People may have prediabetes and diabetes for several years before the onset of symptoms. There are a few classifications of diabetes based on certain conditions:...
How to Get Better Sleep
Everyone knows how important diet and exercise are for maintaining good health. Avoiding sleep deprivation and getting a good night of rest is just as important because it affects every aspect of our health. Restful sleep improves brain performance, mood, and...
How To Make Shots Less Stressful for Children
Vaccinations are important for maintaining good health at every age, but more so for young children. If your child/children have missed recommended vaccinations over the past few years, now is the time to bring their immunizations up to date. Not just for COVID-19,...
How To Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer
For a long time, cervical cancer was one of the most common causes of cancer death for women in the U.S. Now, thanks to the increased use of two highly effective screening tests – the Pap test and HPV test – the death rate has dropped significantly over the last 50...
How to Prevent HIV with PrEP
With proper medication and treatment, most people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or AIDS can now live longer, healthier lives. HIV treatment, known as antiretroviral therapy (ART), uses regular doses of medicine to reduce the amount of HIV in the body. This...
Does Exercise Help Mental Health?
Most people know that exercise is good for them. It improves sleep, helps you maintain a healthy weight, and increases energy levels. What you may not know is that exercise has also been shown to have significant impacts on those with mental health issues,...
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