How African Americans Can Reduce Their Health Risks
February recognizes Black History Month and is a perfect opportunity to talk to your doctor about health concerns and learn about the health risks that disproportionately face the African American community. Several health disparities exist between African Americans and Caucasian Americans. Diseases that you’d expect to see in older patients (heart disease, diabetes, stroke) are […]
The Best Exercises for Cardiovascular Health
As we embrace American Heart Health Month, there’s no better time to reflect on and prioritize our cardiovascular well-being. Cardiovascular training is a mainstay of musculoskeletal fitness, along with strength and flexibility exercises. Additionally, cardiovascular fitness supports your body’s ability to consume and convert oxygen into energy. Strengthening your heart is one of the best […]
Tips for Healthy Weight Loss in the New Year
Losing weight often tops the list of many people’s New Year’s resolutions. While the journey to a healthier weight is personal to everyone, incorporating effective and realistic practices makes a significant difference. We’re here to help you understand how to approach healthy weight loss and management and provide tips and tricks on staying consistent. A […]
Realistic Health Goals for the New Year
Be honest– how successful are you with sticking to your New Year’s health goals each year? The odds are you are pretty strict with your goals in January, but come February/March you start to deviate from your plan. Maybe you’re setting the bar too high, are looking for immediate results, or are trying a fad […]
How to Eat Healthy and Exercise While Traveling
Eating Healthy and Staying Active While Traveling Eating healthy and staying physically active is hard enough when you’re home and can control what you eat and how you exercise. Eating right and exercising is even more challenging when traveling and unable to stick to your normal routine. Hours in the airport may leave you hungry […]
Understanding Your Family Health History
Thursday, November 23, 2023, is not only Thanksgiving, but it’s also recognized as National Family Health History Day. While the holiday season is all about celebrating and spending time with your loved ones, it can also serve as a perfect opportunity to discuss health issues that affect family members. Thanksgiving Day was declared National Family […]
What Factors Increase Your Risk of Diabetes
Did you know that more than 34 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes, and about 95% of them have Type 2 diabetes? Many people who have Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are unaware of their condition. Certain lifestyle choices can control some diabetes risk factors. Understanding the risks of diabetes can help you […]
How to Create the Perfect Skincare Routine
From your time spent scrolling on social media in the last few days, the odds you came across a product review from an influencer are pretty high. Even if we replicate our favorite celebrity’s skincare routine that insists it’s the end all be all to achieving perfect skin, we rarely get flawless results. This is […]
How Your Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health
Did you know there are up to 6 million bacteria living in a person’s mouth? Not all of it is bad bacteria; some of the bacteria can do a whole lot of good for your mouth. Good oral health doesn’t necessarily mean eliminating all of the bacteria, it means doing what you can to help […]
Why Breast Cancer Awareness Is Important
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been celebrated every October since the nineties. It is often called “Pink October” because people embrace pink in their attire or add pink ribbons to their outfits to help raise awareness about the importance of prevention and regular screening for breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common form of […]