Category: Healthy Lifestyle

In honor of World Red Cross Day (5/8) and International Nurse Appreciation Day (5/12), we want to highlight the innumerable benefits and (relatively!) painless process of giving blood. To locate a blood drive near you, please visit the Red Cross's blood drive finder. [caption id="attachment_4823" align="aligncenter" width="346"] One single blood donation supplies enough blood for…

Remember just a few short months ago when it was dark by 5pm? In the depths of winter, the days can seem to stretch on forever, and it sometimes feels like crawling into bed immediately after dinner is a great idea. With the spring season comes longer days, warmer weather, and a sense of rebirth.…

Bone health is not something that people often think about. But they should: our bones support safe and easy movement and protect our internal organs. Bone health becomes even more critical as we age: we lose bone mass, calcium, and other minerals, resulting in bones that are brittle and at risk for breaks. There are…

Yoga has many benefits for the mind, body, and soul. It can strengthen muscles and enhance flexibility while also encouraging mindfulness, patience, and acceptance. Yoga comes in many different forms, though they all have two common threads running through them: uniting breath, ujjayi (oo-jai-ee), and poses, asanas. Try a variety of different styles to find…

By now most people have heard of Marie Kondo’s method of “sparking joy.” She suggests that in order to declutter and organize your home, you must first pay attention to the details of the objects in your home, and any emotional attachment you might have to them. You can then remove or repurpose things that…

April showers bring… May allergies. Spring is my favorite season by far, but unfortunately the joy I find in blooming flowers and budding trees is marred by the runny noses, burning eyes, and other symptoms that come with it. Luckily these symptoms can be managed with natural resources and minor lifestyle changes. Be sure to…

Medical life alert systems were created to help older adults in the unfortunate event of a fall, or a medical emergency. Generally, these alert devices are worn around the neck or on the wrist, so that seniors can have easy access to help 24/7. This can be life saving in dire situations. So how much…

Intermittent fasting has become a popular trend over the past couple of years. Why? Well it has so many benefits, such as helping shed extra pounds, improving health, and helping you live longer! Contrary to popular belief, your body does not go into “starvation mode” or store fat when you go without eating for hours.…

Too much of anything can be a bad thing, even something that's good for you like water! We are told by doctors and nutritionists that we should be drinking at least 8 cups of water a day. This has been proven to be a myth, and not only that, but if you drink too much…

As you age, being fit is more important than ever in order to stay healthy, and enhance your overall quality of life. Going to the gym is beneficial in order to build muscle and hop on the treadmill to keep your body in motion. But what if you could become leaner, more flexible, and do…

Did you know that a balanced pH level of a vagina is between 3.8 and 4.5? When pH levels are not in this range, bacteria can thrive, and cause different infections, such as a urinary tract infection, also known as a UTI. Some signs that your pH levels are off are: an unusual odor, more…

In the past, when you would have surgery, you were most likely to spend a couple of days recovering in the hospital. As medicine advanced, people are now able to have their gallbladder removed and be home within a few hours. These types of surgeries are performed in ambulatory care centers, also referred to as…

In the past, when a person had hemophilia, it meant they had a very short life expectancy, around 20-30 years. Thanks to research, over the past 7 decades, the life expectancy has increased almost 10-fold. Unfortunately, as hemophiliacs get older, other health issues are more likely to arise such as hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. In…

The secret to living longer (and better) is to keep an optimistic view. We’ve got some tips to help keep you seeing the bright side.

Choosing a new doctor is a big step, and you should take your time doing it. After all, your PCP is with you for most of your life.

Heart disease may be the number one killer, but poor brain health leads to many diseases as well. Lower your blood pressure with our tips to help with both.

Research has shown fasting helps improve a lot of our body’s natural processes. Are you wanting to try something new to increase your health?

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