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Monthly Archives: September 2021

Exercising while pregnant — Exercising While Pregnant May Benefit Babies Lung Function It’s no secret that exercising daily is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Having a regular exercise routine brings many benefits to one’s physical health, emotional stability, mental state, and even physical appearance. But how can daily exercise be beneficial […]

Exercise During Pregnancy Shows Improved Infant Lung Function

September 29, 2021 in Health / life tagged daily exercise / exercising while pregnant / healthy pregnancy / infant lung health / infant studies / lung heatlh / newborn health / pregnancy exercise / pregnancy tips by Brittany Herring

Medicaid — Expanding Medicaid Leads to Healthier Communities In January 2014, 26 states within the U.S. elected to expand Medicaid eligibility guidelines. This now gives adults between 19-64 years of age with an annual income equaling up to 138% of the federal poverty line (FPL) the option to apply for Medicaid services. […]

Expanding Medicaid Improves American Health

September 27, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged American health / better healthcare / effects of medicaid expansion / expanding Medicaid / how is medicaid expanding / low income healthcare by Brittany Herring

Diabetes presents many potential complications to eye health. — Diabetes and Vision Trouble? I think we can all agree that no one walks around wishing that they had diabetes. We all know about constant the finger pricking and the need for insulin to ensure that blood glucose levels stay in check, but how many of us really understand the […]

Diabetes: Risks for Blindness

September 25, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged blindness / blindness prevention / complications of diabetes / diabetes and blindness / diabetes risks by Cali Naughton

broken heart — Although it sounds like the title of a very sad country song, dying from a broken heart is possible… but not very likely. Broken Heart Syndrome, also known as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy is a “temporary heart condition that develops in response to an intense emotional or physical experience.” The condition ultimately […]

Dying From a Broken Heart

September 23, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged Broken Heart Syndrome / emotional stress / heart attack / heart break / physical stress / Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy by Kayla Gonzalez

healthy cities — Genetics and lifestyle are not the only things that contribute to your overall health! When thinking about the factors that affect your health, the design of your city is not one that many think of. However, the urban plan of where you live can have a significant impact on your […]

Living in Healthy Cities

September 19, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged air pollution / community design / natural spaces / noise pollution / physical activity / urban design / urban heat islands by Kayla Gonzalez

There are many strategies to help you get better sleep. — Sleep Tight! Getting a good night’s sleep is sometimes easier said than done. With so many stressors and unhealthy distractions in this modern world, sleeping has become problematic for many. What a lot of people forget is that sleep is an integral part of the body’s ability to stay healthy […]

Making the Most of Your Sleep

September 17, 2021 in Health / life tagged how to sleep better / sleep and alcohol / sleep and exercise / sleeping better / sleeping tips by Cali Naughton

Thermography breast screening — The Newest Trend in Health Screening There is a rising trend in women seeking out thermographic testing as a means to monitor their breast health rather than the standard mammogram. Some doctors believe that thermography may be helpful in monitoring younger women for breast cancer and can detect changes in […]

Thermography & Breast Health

September 15, 2021 in Health / life tagged breast health / breast screening / thermography / thermography vs mammograms by Cali Naughton

Blood cancer awareness — Honor Blood Cancer Awareness Month This September This September marks the 11th anniversary of Blood Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). September is a dedicated time for supporters and activists of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)– both locally and nationally– to raise awareness, education, and funds in the effort to support […]

Celebrate Blood Cancer Awareness Month

September 13, 2021 in Health tagged beat cancer / blood cancer / blood cancer awareness day / cancer diagnosis / leukemia / light it red / lymphoma / myeloma by Brittany Herring

Importance of visiting nursing homes — Within the last year, nursing homes were deeply affected by extreme COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. Nursing homes are especially vulnerable to outbreaks due to the special care required by residents, the residents’ ages, and the residents living in close proximity to one another and staff. Additionally, nursing facilities are clinical […]

Visiting Loved Ones in Nursing Homes

September 11, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged assisted living facility / covid-19 / elderly / nursing homes / pandemic restrictions / senior citizens / visiting loved ones by Brittany Herring

Stop diabetes — On August 24th, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the age limit for prediabetes screening and type 2 diabetes screening from the age of 40 to the age of 35. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and also results in a plethora […]

Screening Age for Diabetes is Lowered

September 9, 2021 in Health / life tagged diabetes / diabetes diagnosis / diabetes screening / how to prevent diabetes / prediabetes / preventing diabetes / type 2 diabetes / young diabetes by Brittany Herring