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Tips to Combat Seasonal Depression
Tips to Combat Seasonal Depression As the seasons change and the days grow shorter and colder, you may find yourself feeling depressed, experiencing lower energy, or no longer enjoying the activities you once did. Once warmer, sunnier days return, those feelings tend...
Differences Between COVID-19, Flu, & Allergies
Differences Between COVID-19, Flu, & Allergies The coronavirus pandemic continues throughout the United States, and as we enter the fall and winter seasons, we’ll also find ourselves dealing with seasonal allergies and influenza. Unfortunately, the symptoms of...
Flu Shots Still Important Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Flu Shots Still Important Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Flu season is upon us, and even though we are still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, getting your annual flu shot is still essential. In fact, this year, the flu shot is more important than ever. Thanks to extra...
November 4th: Check Your Blood Pressure Day
November 4th: Check Your Blood Pressure Day The holidays are quickly approaching, and with that comes stress and anxiety for many people. Add in the extra concerns about COVID-19 and those at risk of developing high blood pressure, or individuals who already have it,...
Socially Distanced Halloween Activities
Socially Distanced Halloween Activities Halloween is almost here, and while the coronavirus pandemic may have altered or cancelled your family’s usual plans, it doesn’t mean you still can’t make it fun. Traditional trick-or-treating, attending trunk-or-treats, or...
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Eat Better, Eat Together Month Family time is important in creating strong relationships between parents and children, as well as promote healthy eating habits. While the coronavirus pandemic has caused a slowdown in some aspects, it’s still easy to fall victim to the...
Get Scrubbing: Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day
Get Scrubbing: Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day We’ve more than likely all been told throughout our lives how important it is to wash our hands. Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, this hygienic practice is even more important, but are you taking handwashing as...
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month If the current global pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the importance of taking care of our health. While the focus has been on the coronavirus, we must not ignore other dangerous diseases, like breast cancer. This...
Essential Tips For Healthy Aging
Essential Tips for Healthy Aging Aging is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to mean we can no longer participate in our favorite activities or lose our independence. You’ve experienced a lot, and getting older should mean you are living your best life – and enjoying...
Get Prepared: Flu Season is Just Around the Corner
Get Prepared: Flu Season is Just Around the Corner Fall is upon us, which means cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and flu season. Every year, the virus makes its rounds, but this year may feel a bit different given the current COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, not...
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Every year, thousands of women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 21,750 women will be diagnosed and just under 14,000 will die from ovarian cancer in 2020...
September Is Sexual Health Awareness Month
September Is Sexual Health Awareness Month Taking care of your overall health typically includes eating healthy and staying physically active, but have you taken your sexual health into consideration? While this is still a taboo subject for many individuals, the truth...