Health Tips

With flu season peaking between December and February, it’s time to get your annual flu vaccination. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop and begin protecting you from the flu, so getting vaccinated early is crucial for staying healthy through the fall and winter months. Last year, the flu hospitalized over…

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a great time to educate ourselves on breast health and early breast cancer detection. About 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Knowing your risk and how to detect breast cancer early can save your life. Here are some tips:…

About half of American adults will experience at least one traumatic event in their lives. Thankfully, most won’t develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Those who develop this condition can experience significant impact in their ability to function at work, home and socially. PTSD is triggered by a terrifying event – either experiencing or witnessing it.…

Clinical depression and anxiety affect 40 million adults over the age of 18. These conditions are common and can lead to alcohol and drug abuse as people seek substances to mask their feelings. That’s why recovery is so important. First, it’s important to know the difference between feeling depressed and having clinical depression. Feeling down…

Over 40 million Americans smoke cigarettes and add to that the growing number of electronic cigarette and vape users and it’s no secret that nicotine continues to control the lives of many. Each year, 70% of smokers want to quit. But almost half who try on their own do not succeed. Quitting is not easy,…

Millions of Americans are recovering from substance use disorders, so if you or a loved one struggle with alcohol or drug abuse, you are not alone. In fact, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates that about 19% of Americans have used illicit drugs in the past year, and 16.6 million Americans…