May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time aimed to promote awareness and knowledge about the causes and symptoms of strokes. Check out the video below to learn about the different types of strokes, common causes and symptoms, and what you can do to prevent a stroke and preserve your brain health!     To [...]

Did you know that arthritis, affecting nearly 50 million Americans, is the most common cause of disability in the U.S.? Did you also know that arthritis comes in many forms and can affect people of all ages, genders, and races? Get the facts about the different kinds of arthritis, how it can affect your life, and how you [...]

May is Asthma Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness about the chronic pulmonary condition, its causes, and how to help sufferers breathe better! Did you know many symptoms of asthma are caused by environmental factors called “triggers”? Did you also know that you could suffer from seasonal asthma? Knowing what triggers your asthma can [...]

Spring is in full swing, that means many are sniffling and sneezing and undoubtedly suffering from seasonal allergies! While avoidance therapy may control allergy symptoms, many allergy sufferers will require treatment. There are two types of allergy treatment: Medication (that is self-administered) and Allergy Injection Therapy. There are several medications available to help manage allergy [...]

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to promote awareness about the causes and effects of stress. Find out what causes stress and how you can manage and relieve your stress in a healthy way!  

The American Podiatric Medical Association has named April National Foot Health Month, a time to brush up on tips to keep your feet in great shape! Here are some simple measures that anyone can do to have healthy feet and prevent foot problems: Check your feet daily for cuts, cracks, blisters, sores, swelling, redness or [...]

Though it may not feel like it just yet, spring has finally arrived and with it comes the dreaded allergy season. Commonly called “spring fever,” “rose fever,” or “hay fever,” allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the inside of the nose when it is exposed to an allergic trigger. Triggered by pollen, seasonal allergic rhinitis [...]

March is Save Your Vision month, a time to brush up on eye and vision safety tips and save your sight. Understanding how to protect your eyes now will go a long way in preserving your vision for the future. Here are a few key points that you should be aware of. Prevention of Eye Injuries Did you [...]

It’s International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the social, political, and economic achievements of women the world over! While Women’s Day is primarily dedicated to advancements in society thanks to women, it’s also a great time to brush up on the needs of women’s health! Check out this video to learn about the health issues that [...]

It’s that time of year again when the weather is constantly changing from warm to cold and back to warm again. As we move from winter to spring, the symptoms of arthritis can intensify and leave people in pain. Arthritis is an inflammation and swelling in the cartilage and lining of the joints, generally accompanied by [...]