Virus infections cause illness, disease, and death every year. It’s estimated that there are between 9 and 45 million cases of influenza alone in the United States each year. The severity of virus infections and how easily a virus is spread varies from one type of illness to the next. So how do we stop… Read More »
How Viruses Spread
Spring Into Allergy Season
Spring signifies blooming trees and flowers. For many Americans, spring is a time of beauty and warming weather. Unfortunately, if you are one of the 20 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms, springtime can be miserable. For many in the United States, allergy season begins in February and continues until early summer. However,… Read More »
Mental Health Impacts on Physical Health
Poor mental health has a significant impact on your physical health and vice versa. Mental health disorders are associated with the onset, progression, and outcome of several disorders and diseases, including diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and more. Poor mental health can have lasting consequences on our physical health, our relationships with others, and the way… Read More »
The Health Benefits of Your Pets
We’ve all heard that owning a pet can be beneficial to your physical and mental health, but what kind of benefits can you expect? How do you choose the pet that’s right for you and your family? It’s estimated that 67 percent of all U.S. households, or 84.9 million homes, own at least one pet…. Read More »
Making Exercise Fun for Kids
We all know the benefits of an active lifestyle and a regular exercise routine. Exercise reduces your risk of illness, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Being active also improves your judgment skills, your ability to learn and retain information, and your overall mental health and mood. Adults aren’t the only ones who can… Read More »
Proteins: How Important Are They?
January 27, 2020 | Abby Caviness We all hear about protein and how important it is for our body, but have you ever stopped to wonder exactly how important it is? (We’ll give you a hint: it is essential.) In honor of National Protein Day, USHEALTH Group® is breaking down protein, how it functions, and… Read More »
National Bath Safety Month
January 20, 2020 | Abby Caviness After a long day, it can sound so appealing to take a hot bath with your beloved bath salts and bath bombs to melt the stress of the day away. While a bath can be a great stress reliever, is it the healthiest option to clean your body? USHEALTH… Read More »
Time to Screen Your Screen Time
January 6, 2020 | Abby Caviness If you are anything like most people in the world, you have a varying degree of attachment to your phone, computer, or TV. Between work and leisure, Americans spend an alarming portion of their day staring at a screen—and at what cost? There are several ways excessive screen time… Read More »