As we start to move indoors this fall, it is more important than ever to help reduce the spread of viruses. Read this article from NIH MedlinePlus Magazine for tips to stay healthy this season. MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. In the U.S., breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women besides skin cancer. Although it is most common in women, men can get breast cancer as well. The American Cancer Society estimates that 276,480 people will...
Pregnancy brings about a lot of changes in a person’s life and body. Soon-to-be parents need to navigate everything from lifestyle changes (like not drinking alcohol or smoking) to know what is normal in the development of their baby and the changes their body...
We take care of our homes, our cars, and our families...but how do we take care of our brains? According to the American Heart Association, “When your brain is healthy, it has the blood flow required for peak performance. A healthy brain is essential for living a long...
Going to therapy is very beneficial to a lot of people. It can help you if you have a goal you want to accomplish, or if you’re dealing with a career change, or if you want help working through more serious issues. When you are looking at going to therapy, there are a...
Alzheimer’s Disease affects nearly 6 million people in the U.S. alone. It can be a difficult disease to understand and live with, which is why we have compiled some resources with helpful information for those living with Alzheimers and those who care for them. ...
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is an important law that protects the privacy of people who are receiving medical care. HIPAA does a few different things, including preventing medical professionals like nurses, doctors,...
On August 6, 2011, the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) declared August as National Breastfeeding Month. The USBC was formed in 1998 as an independent nonprofit organization. Their mission is to “drive collaborative efforts for policy and practices that...
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