As you age, it’s normal to experience some cognitive decline. But with the rising prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, you may be concerned about your overall brain health. Fortunately, simple modifications to your diet can help stave off cognitive decline. Do Brain-Health Supplements Work? A little over a quarter of U.S. adults over the… Read More »
Brain Foods & Their Benefits
Men’s Health Month
In the early 1900s, men and women were expected to live roughly to the same age. Today, women live, on average, five years longer than men. Many factors contribute to this disparity, but one, in particular, stands out amongst the others – failure to seek medical care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and… Read More »
Seeing the Benefits of Healthy Vision
May is Healthy Vision Month. Taking care of your eyes is just as important as maintaining a healthy diet, regularly visiting the dentist, and getting your annual physical. Though small, your eyes are the body’s most highly developed sensory organ and are responsible for the majority of how we perceive the world. It’s normal for your… Read More »
All About World Hand Hygiene Day
Each year on May 5th the world comes together to celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day. Designated by the World Health Assembly, World Hand Hygiene Day encourages patients and families to join healthcare providers in preventing the spread of illness and disease by practicing good hand hygiene. This year’s World Hand Hygiene Day is dedicated to… Read More »
How Hand Washing Kills Germs and Viruses
Flu season might be wrapping up, but that doesn’t mean we should let our guard down. Disease prevention is an integral part of healthy living, and we all know that handwashing is a massive factor in disease prevention. Many people, however, can’t say exactly why. Today, we set out to answer that question: how does… Read More »
How Viruses Spread
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 »
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 »