Jul 30, 2021 | Covid-19, Health & Wellness
A friend recently told me her boyfriend canceled his summer trip to Panama the morning of, due to last-minute COVID-induced travel anxiety. I was a bit shocked to hear it at first, but it made sense given that they had another trip planned together right afterward,...
Feb 28, 2021 | Community, Health & Wellness
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is the last week of February. The goal of this week is to raise awareness and educate people on eating disorders. In the United States, 9% of the population (that’s 28 million Americans) will suffer from an eating disorder at...
Feb 18, 2021 | Health & Wellness
The American Institute of Stress statistics show that 80% of employees reported feeling stressed at work, and 60% of work absences were associated with stress. The study also found that burnout increased the chances of alcohol use or dependence by 25% and increased...
Feb 3, 2021 | Disease & Infections, Health & Wellness
Your thyroid is an essential gland in your body. Your thyroid is responsible for producing hormones that affect many processes in your body, like your heart rate and body temperature. When your thyroid is functioning properly, you probably don’t give it another...
Jan 19, 2021 | Eat Well, Get Healthy, Health & Wellness, Healthy Lifestyle
The new year is filled with new opportunities and fresh starts. It is the perfect time to reset and renew your new year’s resolutions. Many people set weight loss and healthy eating as their new year’s goal, particularly after holiday indulgences. With...
Dec 14, 2020 | Health & Wellness
Virtual doctor’s appointments are a fantastic option during COVID-19. Virtual appointments provide people with the opportunity to have their medical needs met from the safety of their own homes. Telehealth visits are growing in popularity, with March of 2020...
