Every June, Cancer from the sun month is observed. The main goal is to educate and assist in learning about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. With summer break upon us, here are some tips on how to stay safe in the sun. Tips for Staying Healthy Wear protective clothing. Wearing bright colored, synthetic (man-made) …
Gardening not only produces healthy food to eat and flowers to observe but can also benefit your health. Growing your own food and plants is good for you both mentally and physically. Gardening provides your body with vitamin D and has the potential to reduce dementia risk. Gardening outdoors encourages vitamin D absorption which can …
There is more to bone health than just eating calcium rich foods or taking calcium supplements. Some foods help with the absorption of calcium and some foods interfere with calcium absorption. We are all aware that dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, are great sources of calcium. Did you know that there are …
Allergy season has arrived. Many of us struggle with seasonal allergies. It’s annoying and uncomfortable to say the very least. There are ways to reduce the severity of it. Talk to your doctor about possible allergy medication options. Corticosteroid nasal spray, such as Flonase, is often the most effective. The downside of using a corticosteroid …
When setting health goals, making them SMART goals can help you keep them. Having vague goals such as, \’eat healthier\’ or \’exercise more\’ can be very frustrating and not end well. Your goals surrounding your health should always be attainable and feasible. The smart goal outline is as follows: SPECIFIC- Describe exactly what you want …
With warmer weather, more sun, and wildlife popping up everywhere, Spring could help put a little pep in your step. Spring is a time of growth and cleaning. Spring cleaning isn\’t just for your house. Springtime is a great time to also reset and clean up your health. Katerina Nicole Christiansen, M.D., an associate physician and …
Living with chronic pain is difficult. It can be taxing on your mental and physical health. It doesn’t have to ruin your life though. Functioning with chronic pain is possible. Many of us suffer from chronic pain. It can make it difficult to do simple everyday tasks. This can be greatly discouraging. Suffering from chronic …
Chia seeds are highly versatile tiny, oval shaped, black to white seeds. These seeds are highly nutritious and have many different health benefits. Chia seeds come for the desert plant Salvia hispanica, native to Central America, mainly Mexico and Guatemala. Chia seeds can be made into pudding, added to porridge and/or yogurt, used in baked goods, and …
Many of us struggle with tiredness during the day, especially when working. Improving daytime tiredness is easier than you may think. Tiredness can often be caused by a lack of movement. Be sure to move your body often. That is difficult to remember if you are working in a sedentary environment or if your hobbies …
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