Sleep is a building block of health, along with a well-rounded diet and exercise. Not getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night is linked to a myriad of chronic health issues, including heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and even depression. Holidays are often stressful times, and …
How much sleep do you need? As babies, we need to sleep 12 to 16 out of each 24 hours, and by the time we’re teenagers, most people need 8 to 10 hours each night. By adulthood, that number drops to about 7 to 8 hours a night, and slightly less for seniors. However, sleep …
Are you frequently sick in the fall and winter? The colder months create the perfect storm for viral illnesses because cold weather suppresses the immune system and causes people to crowd together indoors, where they’re more likely to spread illnesses. Let’s look at which health problems the fall and winter months are likely to bring. …
This time of year can be fun and festive for most, but for people suffering with seasonal affective disorder, it’s pretty miserable. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is also known as the “winter blues” but it’s much more than just feeling a little bit down because of the weather. It’s a type of depression that begins …
The holidays are around the corner, with all the celebrating that comes along with them. Whether you’re taking the plunge back into festive gatherings or just having a quiet holiday season at home, it’s important to stay on top of your holiday eating. Why? Because it’s easy to mindlessly eat everything laid before you during …
Did you know that freestanding emergency rooms have been around for almost 50 years? Lately, there’s been an uptick in their popularity, but the concept of a freestanding emergency room (ER) is not new. How do these emergency rooms compare with a hospital emergency room? And are they the same thing as urgent care? First …
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Little kids fall all the time, and it’s rarely serious. The older we get, however, the more a fall is likely to have major consequences. For adults, a fall can easily result in a broken bone. For older people, that fracture could be the beginning of serious issues like hospital stays or disability. How can …
Strokes used to rank fourth among leading causes of death in the United States, but they’ve dropped to fifth. This is largely due to improvement in treatment, but another factor is awareness. When people know how to identify warning signs of a stroke, they’re better able to seek treatment in time to prevent a tragedy. …
Summer is here, bringing plenty of fun in the sun! It’s important to consider, while you’re swimming, playing outdoors, or firing up the grill, that summer’s relaxation is not without risk. In fact, some health hazards are particularly prevalent at this time of year. Whether you’re playing or working, make sure you take precautions to …
Living through a pandemic has been challenging, and COVID-19 has certainly brought with it a lot of changes. One of these is the rise of the remote worker, and many of us have continued working from home, even as restrictions on businesses ease. There are some great things about remote working, but one consequence is …
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