broken heart
Having gone through a heartbreak or two, I can tell you that it feels like your heart is giving out. Although it may seem melodramatic, circumstances of extreme emotional distress can manifest physically by making alterations to the heart. This phenomenon is called Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, also known as Broken Heart […]

Can you die from a broken heart?

Diabetes presents many potential complications to eye health.
Diabetes Complications I think we can all agree that no one walks around wishing that they had diabetes. We all know about the constant finger pricking and the need for insulin to keep blood glucose levels stay in check, but how many of us really understand the world of complications […]

Can Diabetes Cause Blindness?

community design
Most people believe that their health is affected solely by their genetics and healthcare. However, your health can be influenced by so many things− one being the environment in which you live. Community design can have a substantial impact on your overall health. What are healthy cities? The term “healthy […]

Community Design and Health

There are many strategies to help you get better sleep.
Getting a good night’s sleep is sometimes easier said than done. With so many stressors and unhealthy distractions in this modern world, sleeping has become problematic for many. What a lot of people forget is that sleep is an integral part of the body’s ability to stay healthy and strong. […]

Strategies for Restful Sleep

Blood cancer awareness
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month This September marks the 11th anniversary of Blood Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). September is a concentrated time for supporters and activists of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)– both locally and nationally– to raise awareness, education, and funds in the effort to support those […]

Honor Blood Cancer this Sepmtember

Thermography breast screening
The Newest Health Screening Method There is a rising trend in women seeking out thermography as a means to monitor their breast health and keep an eye out for breast cancer. Some doctors believe that thermography may be helpful in monitoring younger women for breast cancer and detecting changes in […]

Thermography: Should You Try It?

Life Insurance Awareness Month
Welcome the Season with Life Insurance Awareness Month September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, also known as LIAM! LIAM is a nationwide campaign that was coordinated by Life Happens in 2004. The campaign is meant to inform the public about the importance of obtaining the appropriate type and amount of […]

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

back pain
If you have ever suffered from a back injury, you know that the smallest of movements have the potential to cause you intense discomfort. With a tweaked back, everyday activities like getting comfortable on the couch, sitting up in your chair, entering and exiting your car, walking to and from […]

When Your Back Pain Becomes Too Serious

Earthing offers incredible benefits for our health.
Earthing provides an array of health benefits, including reduced inflammation, faster healing, pain reduction, and improved sleep. But wait a second! Just simply standing outside on the ground can do all this?! It may sound like made-up nonsense, but I assure you it is very real. However, don’t just take […]

Earthing for Dramatic Health Benefits

palliative care hospice care
Palliative and hospice care are both forms of treatment that can provide comfort to those suffering from advanced illness. However, the overall goal of treatment sets them apart. Hospice care becomes a treatment option when the patient is unable to recover from their illness. It has no curative intent. On […]

Palliative and Hospice Care: What’s the Difference?