Go Red for National Wear Red Day
What is National Wear Red Day? Since 2002, people across the United States come together and dress in red on the first Friday of February (Ame…
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What You Need to Know About Cholesterol
Cholesterol 101 Cholesterol is naturally produced by your body and is essential for your body in controlled amounts. When your cholesterol lev…
Looking Ahead to American Heart Month
What is American Heart Month? American Heart Month encourages people to focus on their hearts. Since 1964, February has been designated as the…
What You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer
Understanding cervical cancer Cervical cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix – the lower part of the uterus – and is most often caused by t…
5 Tips To Stick To Your Medication Plan
Keeping up with your medications can be difficult for a number of reasons. It can be the high cost of prescription medication, side effects f…
How to Boost Your Immune System
Your immune system is your defense against infection and illness. When germs break through that defense you get sick. If you’re coming down w…
Talking To Loved Ones About Depression & Anxiety
If your loved one is prepared to talk, you need to be prepared to listen. Letting your loved one tell their own story without interruptions i…
Benefits of Spending Time Alone
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SPENDING TIME ALONE? When you find time in your schedule to be alone and remove noise and distractions, you give yourself the…
Benefits of Exercise
WHY IS EXERCISE IMPORTANT? Regular exercise benefits your physical and mental health. By maintaining an active lifestyle, you give yourself a much bet…
5 Activities That Can Keep Your Brain from Aging
From doing Sudoku puzzles to eating a Mediterranean diet and getting enough exercise, we’re continuously inundated with the latest trends in caring for…