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World Sleep Day in March

~ by Carol Vartuli

"I slept like a baby." "I slept like a log!"

Those metaphors may be cliche, but millions of people never utter them.

Sleep-- one of the body's most basic functions-- is a pervasive problem for people around the world. "More than 100 million Americans of all ages are not getting an adequate amount of sleep," according to the Cleveland Clinic. "About seventy million suffer from sleep disorders.

March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month

~ by Richard Sgaglio

A brain injury occurs in the United States every 9 seconds. We’ve all heard the stories about how untreated brain injuries can be tragic - like in the cases of actress Natasha Richardson and, most recently, actor/comedian Bob Saget. More than 3.5 million children and adults sustain a brain injury...

Go for the Red: Heart Disease is the Leading Cause of Death for American Women

~ by Carol Vartuli

When the 2022 Winter Olympics begin this month, athletes will strive for gold, silver, or bronze. But another Olympic-scale event that kicks off in February has a different mantra: "Go for the RED."

National Blood Donor Month

Giving the Blood of Life

~ by Carol Vartuli

Blood supplies in the United States are dangerously low-- so low that the American Red Cross is offering a chance to win Super Bowl tickets if you donate by the end of January.

Five Resolutions You can Keep for the New Year

~ by Richard Sgaglio

According to U.S. News & World Report, 80% of people give up on their New Year’s resolutions by the second week in February. That means most of us only stay committed for a month and a half. Ever wonder why we don’t stick to resolutions?

Ultimate Gifts for the Holidays

~ by Carol Vartuli

There comes a time in our lives when the spirit of Christmas reveals itself, in its broadest, non-religious sense. The sparkle from gold and gems, or tinsel and ribbon, is equal. And a loving smile outshines them all.

Celebrating the Holidays in the Era of COVID-19

~ by Richard Sgaglio

For the past 19 months, all of us have been adjusting to a very changed world in response to COVID-19. Although we are in a new era of vaccines and now booster shots, many of us are still wary about resuming the lives we enjoyed pre-pandemic. In fact, according to a recent USA Today article, many...

Pre-conditions for Reducing the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

~ by Carol Vartuli

November is Diabetes Awareness month. While most people are aware that Type 2 Diabetes is a serious disease, many don’t know about pre-diabetes. This November, the medical community is focused on raising awareness about it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 88...

National Family Caregivers Month

~ by Richard Sgaglio

November is National Family Caregivers Month and if you’ve ever been the primary caregiver for a child, parent, spouse or another relative or friend, you already know why National Family Caregivers Month is so important. About 66 million aging Americans need care, and who better to provide it than...

Live Well, With a Healthy Liver

~ by Carol Vartuli

Live Well, With a Healthy Liver

Tucked under your right ribcage, on top of your stomach, is your largest internal organ--the liver. It's one of your hardest-working, but least understood organs. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, more than 500 body functions are identified with the liver.