Health Tips

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Did you know that there are more than 5.3 million people in the US who are living with a disability cause by a permanent brain injury? At least 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury in the US every year. Some of them…

When stress hits hard like it has during the pandemic, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach for first. But an unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart. That’s why it’s smart – at the top…

February is American Heart Month! Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is that we’re more successful at meeting our health goals…

Whether it’s from everyday deadlines, financial struggles, or the COVID-19 pandemic, stress shows up often in life. And your body reacts to it: your heart rate increases, your blood vessels narrow-and over time, these little blows can add up and do damage to your health, particularly your heart. With chronic…

February is American Heart Month. It is important for us to understand risk factors for heart disease and how to live a lifestyle that is heart healthy. Let’s see if you are heart smart. What to Know for a Healthier Heart Heart disease is the leading cause of death in…

Today, we will wrap up our discussion of the effects of alcohol on the body by talking about the liver. Recent research revealed that between 2015 and 2019, excessive alcohol use resulting in approximately 140,000 deaths per year in the US. Roughly 40% of those deaths were due to acute…

Last week, we talked about many of the adverse effects of alcohol on our bodies. Today we will talk about more adverse effects of alcohol, including the various cancers that are associated with alcohol use as well as how alcohol affects fertility and pregnancy. What is the evidence regarding alcohol…

Over the past 20 years, there has been a significant increase in alcohol-related deaths for people between age 25 and 34. You may not drink alcohol yourself but as a parent, you need to let your kids know about the dangers of drinking alcohol. They may not know unless you…

Starting the new year by cutting out alcohol for the entire month of January is a growing health trend known as Dry January. This can serve as an excellent time to reevaluate your alcohol intake and make healthy changes that last throughout the year. ****If you have an alcohol dependency…

Last week we talked about the Great American Smokeout, including the adverse health effects of smoking. This week, we will focus more on quitting smoking. Quitting smoking is one of the most important things that you can do to improve your health, no matter how long you have smoked or…