Handling Holiday Stress
Submitted by Amanda Dumsch December 8, 2014 For many, the holiday season is joy-filled and terrific. Some of us however, experience the holiday blues as we feel loneliness, reflect on the past year, and possibly dread an upcoming and uncertain new year. Rates of depression and anxiety tend to spike during the holiday season. If […]
How to Have Healthier Holidays in 1-2-3!
KEY POINTS Give yourself the gift of better health this holiday season. Try these tips to add more movement to your day and healthy food to your plate. Stay active Even a few minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity can deliver some health benefits and count toward reaching the recommendations. For adults, the many benefits […]
Preparing for a Winter Storm
KEY POINTS Prepare for winter storms by planning ahead, getting supplies, and getting your home and car ready. Listen to weather forecasts regularly. Be prepared for winter weather During extremely cold weather or winter storms, staying warm and safe can be a challenge. Winter storms can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, […]
Calorie restriction in humans builds strong muscle and stimulates healthy aging genes
Friday, October 13, 2023 NIH study suggests a small reduction in daily calories is beneficial for wellness. Reducing overall calorie intake may rejuvenate your muscles and activate biological pathways important for good health, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues. Decreasing calories without depriving the body of essential vitamins and […]
5 Ways Pets Help With Stress and Mental Health
Your co-worker at home helps you have a happier, healthier mind. Millions of people around the world love their pets. They’re part of the family! We enjoy their companionship and going for walks, playing with them and even talking and singing to them. Evidence suggests that attachment to pets is good for human health and […]
Happy Hauntings: 13 Tips for a Healthy Halloween
October 29, 2019 by Blog Administrator In observance of Halloween, here’s a baker’s dozen ways to prepare and protect your family’s health and safety during trick or treat. Treat smarts All treats and no tricks makes Halloween enjoyable for everyone. Eat only factory-wrapped treats. If you have any doubt about the safety of a […]
Concussion
Benjamin Ferry; Alexei DeCastro. Author Information and Affiliations Last Update: January 9, 2023. Go to: Continuing Education Activity A concussion is a “traumatically induced transient disturbance of brain function.” Concussions are a subset of the neurologic injuries known as traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries have varying severity, ranging from mild, transient symptoms to extended […]
About Tetanus
About Tetanus KEY POINTS Bacteria called Clostridium tetani cause tetanus. Tetanus is a serious disease and requires immediate medical attention. Vaccines are the best way to protect against tetanus. What it is Tetanus is an infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani (C. tetani), that are found in the environment. Tetanus is an uncommon but […]
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: When to Go Where
Urgent care and emergency rooms both provide medical care for non-life-threatening conditions, but there are some key differences between the two. Urgent care is typically less expensive and has shorter wait times than the ER, but it may not be able to treat all conditions. The ER is the best place to go for life-threatening […]
12 Things You Want to Know About Flu
December 27, 2017 Office on Women’s Health Editorial note: Content for the Q&A is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Find all of CDC’s information about the flu. Chills. Body aches. Fatigue. These are just a few of the symptoms people often experience when they get influenza, or more commonly called flu. […]