Do you know someone with multiple sclerosis (MS)? March is MS Awareness Month—a great opportunity to learn more about a disease that affects more than 2.8 million people worldwide.
Category: Health & Wellness
National Nutrition Month: Food Connects Us
There has never been a time in human history where food wasn’t a medium that connected us to our environments and communities. It is through food that we not only nourish our physical bodies, but also our relationship with family and friends, culture, history, economy, policy, agriculture and more.
In 2025, National Nutrition Month invites us all to take the time to find out how food connects us in our daily lives.
What is Heart Failure?
Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump blood as effectively as it should, leading to a range of symptoms caused by fluid buildup.
New Year’s Resolutions: Be Kind to Yourself
Holiday indulgences, in one form or another, cause many of us to set out to control ourselves as we start the new year. We look ahead into the new year and resolve to improve our health, well-being, finances, relationships and more.
Then, we don’t do it.
Winter Solstice Meditation: Cultivating our Inner Stillness
The word solstice is derived from the Latin words “sol” (sun) and “sistere” (to stand still). Many cultures and religions around the globe have celebrated the winter solstice, taking place on Dec. 21 this year, for centuries. It marks the earth’s maximum tilt away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year.
Put an End to ‘Diabetes Distress’
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with diabetes, a disease that occurs when glucose levels in the blood are too high, you may already know that managing diabetes can pose many challenges.
Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk
I am sure you may have a family member, friend, coworker or neighbor who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In fact, one in eight women will have breast cancer in their lifetime.
Practice Food Safety This Summer
Summertime is here! As we enjoy the outdoors, it’s important to remember proper food safety protocols, especially during family picnics and other outdoor events. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of food poisoning increase in summer months because bacteria grow faster in warmer weather. Eating food left in the “Danger Zone” (40 degrees to 140 degrees) can make you and others sick.
Treating Sunburn
The weather is warmer, and the days are longer—perfect for spending days enjoying outdoor activities such as going for walks, watching baseball games, swimming, boating, fishing and gardening to name a few. More time outside means more exposure to UVA and UVB sunlight, and a greater risk for a bad sunburn without proper precautions.
The best thing, of course, is not to get a sunburn at all, but mistakes happen. Some sunburns are mild, and others can require medical attention. Read More
Understanding the Medicare Three-Night Rule: Why It Matters
Sometimes after a hospitalization or surgery, individuals require additional assistance or rehabilitative services prior to their return home. This care is often provided at a skilled nursing facility in the community.