US citizens struggle under the enormous burden of increasing medical debt.  Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.
Capital Capitol  It’s no secret that Americans have long been plagued by medical debt that they cannot afford.  A single trip to the doctor can end up costing hundreds or thousands of dollars even with insurance, and patients are frequently left without any form of aid or debt forgiveness.  What […]

Medical Debt Pushes Many Americans to the Brink of Survival

Cases of COVID-related PTSD are expected to rise as we journey closer to herd immunity. Photo by Claudia Wolff on Unsplash.
It’s Not Over Yet With a return to normalcy pending, people are itching to mark the pandemic’s end date on their calendars.  The Gallup, armed with data from the CDC and Johns Hopkins University, has estimated that herd immunity could be achieved as early as June.  However, eliminating a plague […]

COVID-19 and PTSD: Mental Health Outcomes at the Dawn of ...

Indulging in revenge procrastination can keep your body from functioning as it should.
A Brain Breakthrough Psychologists have recently coined a term for a startling new behavior in adult psychology: ‘revenge procrastination.’ If you can relate to the scenario below, you may struggle with revenge procrastination too! Emma is a single mom of two and a full-time teacher.  She wakes up early each […]

The Newest Psychological Trend: Revenge Procrastination

internet
In this day and age, more children are learning to use a cellphone before they become potty-trained. Similarly, a tablet has replaced their favorite toy. They now have access to the internet. As adults, we understand the dangers that are present on the web, but these young children do not […]

Monitoring Your Child’s Internet Usage

Could the CDC be ending mask mandates soon? According to the Center for Disease Control director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, that could be in the cards in the near future. With over 84 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States, the CDC is considering updating the guidelines for […]

Mask Mandates

Snoring may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea.
Many people experience obstructive sleep apnea and the condition may lead to a variety of health complications down the line. Medicare Part B insurance may be able to help you cover the costs of CPAP therapy. Finding and staying consistent with your CPAP therapy can reduce your health risks and […]

Medicare Coverage for Sleep Apnea

The everlasting battle of cardio vs. weightlifting rages on, as each compete for the title of best exercise regimen. Realistically, however, no one can expect to see killer results without incorporating aspects of both into a workout routine.
The everlasting battle of cardio vs. weightlifting rages on, as each compete for the title of best exercise regimen. Realistically, however, no one can expect to see killer results without incorporating aspects of both into a workout routine. Although cardio and weightlifting each provide some helpful benefits on their own, […]

Cardio vs. Weightlifting: Which reigns supreme?

herd immunity
The COVID-19 pandemic has made us look for a way out that will keep us all protected. A term that has been thrown around by pandemic experts and news reporters is “herd immunity”. We have heard a lot about it, but what does it mean? Herd immunity is when the […]

Herd Immunity from COVID-19

***UPDATE: As of April 23, 2021, the CDC cleared the United Stated to resume use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The vaccine will now come with a warning of the potential, but rare, risk of life-threatening blood clots. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been put on pause due […]

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Ear health and hearing loss have massive impacts on overall quality of life. Photo by Jessica Flavia on Unsplash.
To Hear and Be Heard… Ahhh, youth.  Everything seems easier to the rosy-cheeked, limber-limbed, and unjaded.  The senses are sharp and clear.  The body feels and functions.  And if you’re fortunate enough to have access to the right care and resources, you can work to extend the senses of childhood […]

The ESSENTIAL Health Tip That You Haven’t Heard Before