The national health care staffing crisis is well known. Within the next two years, consulting firm McKinsey and Co. projects a gap of 200,000 to 450,000 registered nurses and 50,000 to 80,000 doctors, and family practices are likely to be hit the hardest. In a world of hard-to-get health care, shifting the focus to preventative care is key.
Read MoreDry January, is a challenge to abstain from drinking alcohol for the month of January. The challenge started in 2012 by a British nonprofit called Alcohol Change UK and is gaining a lot of traction. In fact, last year 35% of U.S. adults took part. And if you think it’s just a fad for young 20-somethings, think again, the average age for people who sign up for the challenge is 39.
Read MoreWe’ve all been told 50% of our plates should be stocked with veggies. But did you know that small changes like cutting back on sweets and replacing it with health options like nuts, vegetables, and legumes could add years to your life? To see just how much small changes can impact your life, a team at the University of Bergen, Norway created a model using data from the Global Burden of Diseases study.
Read MoreStress affects every organ in our body. Our brain sends a signal to our adrenal glands to produce adrenaline. Adrenaline increases the heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and slows down other bodily functions that are deemed unnecessary to deal with the stressor. We respond to stress this way to help us react to that perceived threat. This is what we know as the "fight or flight response."
Read MoreThere's more you can do to help ward off this and other forms of dementia than just wait. You may be a little weary of hearing the "diet and exercise" mantra, but research has confirmed that those two factors really do help our chances of avoiding, delaying or mitigating the effects of Alzheimer's and other kinds of cognitive decline.
Read MoreYou don’t have to be a fitness fanatic to develop an exercise routine that works for you. If you’re looking for a way to get moving that doesn’t involve equipment or complicated training, then walking might be the answer. Not only does walking add movement to your everyday routine, but it also helps alleviate stress.
Read MoreMigraines are severe headaches characterized by intense, throbbing pain throughout the head. It can last up to two days and attacks can occur several times a month – talk about a condition that can really diminish your quality of life!
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness month and as the world starts to open back up again after a two-plus-year pandemic, it’s a great time to reflect on how closely linked our mental health is to our physical health. The clinical definition of “good” mental health is more than just not having a mental illness. The World Health Organization defines it as being able to cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, realize your own abilities, and contribute to your community.
Read MorePhysicians need copious amounts of scientific evidence before adopting new treatments, and they need to disregard the buzz of promotion. The fairly recent focus on "gut health," despite that unlovely label, has earned its attention. But there's more to consider.
Read MoreLast week we reviewed how to assess your risk for cardiovascular disease. This week we review 8 small ways you can incorporate heart-healthy behaviors into your daily routine.
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