Don't Delay Your Emergency Care
Feb 19, 2021
No one enjoys going to the emergency room, but it can be especially stressful during the pandemic. However, that should not deter you from seeking care if you are experiencing a medical emergency. Delaying care has been a rising, unfortunate trend...
Substance Abuse During COVID-19
Jan 14, 2021
Substance abuse is a challenging obstacle to overcome in any circumstance, but the pandemic has been a particularly difficult and stressful situation for those who struggle. After so many months of uncertainty, fear, and isolation, “COVID fatigue”...
Quarantine 15: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Nutrition
Jan 7, 2021
“Comfort food” has that name for a reason. People often turn to sugary, fatty, greasy foods when they’re feeling down. While it may provide temporary relief, eating those foods too often is significantly detrimental to one’s health.
How to Exercise Safely in the Winter
Dec 29, 2020
If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s how crucial it is to live a healthy lifestyle. Some of that entails physical activity, which becomes a challenge for many during the cold, snowy, winter months. Just the thought of exercising in chilly...
The Negative Effects of Stress & How to Manage Stress in a Healthy Way
Dec 28, 2020
Stress gets a bad reputation, even though it is a natural and necessary phenomenon. Without it, humans would not have survived. It’s only when stress becomes too overwhelming that it turns problematic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are...
Myths about the Flu Vaccine
Oct 28, 2020
You’ve probably heard someone say they caught the “flu bug.” But not all illnesses are the same, and influenza is very different from something like a stomach bug. The flu is a respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses, and it can hit...