Kayla Gonzalez

About Kayla Gonzalez

Kayla is a graduate of Texas A&M University and joined the Empower Brokerage marketing team in early 2021. She creates content for the company websites and assists with various marketing campaigns. LinkedIn Profile
cardiac rehabilitation
Dealing with heart disease is no joke! As if having a chronic condition wasn’t enough on its own– suffering from heart disease can be detrimental to one’s mental health, social life, physical endurance, and self-esteem. Luckily, there is a way to combat that. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an outpatient program […]

What is a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program?

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ginger
Ginger can be found in spice cabinets and pantries all over the world, however, its commonality doesn’t make it any less extraordinary. Not only is it delicious, but it has health benefits that may help treat chronic issues! What is ginger? Ginger is a tropical plant from Southwest Asia. The […]

Learn What Ginger Can Do for You

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brain signals
From Brain Signals to Sentences The scientific community is rejoicing at this latest development: researchers in California just announced that they were successful in converting a speech-impaired test subject’s brain signals into full, fluid sentences. According to Dr. Edward Chang, the senior author of the study, this is the first […]

Paralyzed Man Communicates Through Translated Brain Signals

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seiza
What is Seiza? Based on ancient Japanese standards, Seiza is considered the formal way of sitting. The term translates to “sitting with a correct posture.” The position is characterized by neatly folded legs, an erect spine, and feet neatly tucked underneath the body. Many traditional tea ceremonies and Japanese performances […]

How Seiza, the Japanese Style of Sitting, Can Improve Posture

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diabetes heat
This summer has seen unprecedented highs in temperature, and while everyone is feeling the effects of the heat, those with diabetes are especially at risk. For anyone who struggles with diabetes, it is important to be wary of the heat. Diabetes and extreme heat is a dangerous combination. Heat and […]

Avoid the Heat, Especially With Diabetes

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Alzheimer's and dementia
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: A Side-by-Side Look While Alzheimer’s and dementia are frequently confused for one another, they are not the same. Dementia is a broad term describing symptoms that impact a person’s memory, the performance of usual activities, and communication abilities. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. The […]

Comparing Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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hurricane
This past week has seen the start of hurricane season. With storms making their way towards the States, the need for preparation is more important than ever. You cannot stop a natural event from occurring, but you can make sure that you and your family are prepared for it. There […]

Time to Prepare for Hurricane Season

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health information
There are plenty of reasons why the internet is a great resource. It provides quick access to all kinds of information. The only issue is that the internet allows everyone to contribute. This makes the search for reliable and accurate health information quite difficult. How will you know what health […]

Searching for Trustworthy Health Information Online

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generic name-brand drugs
Health care in the United States is quite expensive and that affects the cost of medications. Just in 2020 alone, the United States spent 358.7 billion dollars on prescription drugs. Generic medications account for a larger percentage of filled prescriptions but brand-name medications are responsible for the majority of costs. […]

Name-Brand vs. Generic Prescription Drugs

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assisted living
As our parents get older, they may require a little more help. Some signs are more obvious than others. If your mother can no longer walk on her own, or your father’s doctor has been recommending an assisted living facility for a while, it is clear they need assistance. However, […]

Your Parents May Require Assisted Living If They Display These ...

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