Diabetes is a nationwide epidemic, affecting an estimated 11.6% of the U.S. population. Here in Carroll County, diabetes was identified as the number two health concern on the most recent Community Health Needs Assessment.
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Manage Your Stress
Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, stress can be defined as the “physical or mental response to an external cause.” The body is designed to handle stress in small amounts, but chronic stress begins to wreak havoc on our overall wellness.
March is MS Awareness Month
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.
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.
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.
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
According to a 2022 Parkinson’s Foundation-backed study, nearly 1 million people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every year in the United States. And, by 2030, it is estimated that 1.2 million people in the United States will be living with Parkinson’s. This is a much greater growth rate than previously estimated.
Massage and Pregnancy
Perinatal massage is therapeutic bodywork that supports you as your body goes through the many changes of pregnancy. From physical to emotional symptoms, a massage from a specially trained massage therapist can help alleviate multiple symptoms as well as produce an overall sense of relaxation and well-being.
November is National Diabetes Month
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when an individual’s blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects 37 million Americans, including adults and children. When diabetes is not managed properly, it can damage eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer.