Just for Pregnant Women? Nope! Surprising Things You Might Not Know About Medicaid
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Just for Pregnant Women? Nope! Surprising Things You Might Not Know About Medicaid

Health care is essential for everyone throughout their life. To further equity, improve outcomes and increase access, it is important people are able to get the care they need when and where they need it. However, the American healthcare system can be complex. Medicaid is a government-sponsored program to help provide low and often no-cost…

Feeling Down About Thin or Shedding Hair? Simple Steps To Healthier, Fuller Locks
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Feeling Down About Thin or Shedding Hair? Simple Steps To Healthier, Fuller Locks

Hair is an important part of your personal style every day and when a special event is approaching, such as a wedding, reunion, or big birthday, it can help you look and feel your best. If you’re experiencing thinning hair or hair loss, it’s important to know you’re not alone. There are some steps you…

Senate Dems Pass Huge Climate, Health, and Tax Bill
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Senate Dems Pass Huge Climate, Health, and Tax Bill

Senate Democrats took a critical step toward reducing inflation and the cost of living by passing the Inflation Reduction Act. Proponents said the measure would make a big difference for many Americans by locking in savings on health insurance premiums and reducing the cost of prescription drugs by allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prices. The…

Biden-Harris Administration Announce New Actions To Address Mental Health in Schools
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Biden-Harris Administration Announce New Actions To Address Mental Health in Schools

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The White House announced the awarding of the first grant from the nearly $300 million in funding allocated to expand access to mental health services in American schools. President Joe Biden secured the funding through the bipartisan omnibus agreement to expand access to school mental health…

As Monkeypox Hits African American Community Hard, Biden Administration Increases Vaccine
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As Monkeypox Hits African American Community Hard, Biden Administration Increases Vaccine

The Biden-Harris administration announced it would increase America’s supply of monkeypox vaccine by making an additional 1.8 million doses of Bavarian Nordic’s Jynneos vaccine available for ordering (on 8/22/22). According to a White House Fact Sheet, the Department of Health and Human Services has set aside 50,000 doses of vaccine from the Strategic National Stockpile,…

This School Year, Prioritize Your Child’s Whole Health – Physical and Mental
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This School Year, Prioritize Your Child’s Whole Health – Physical and Mental

As back-to-school season gets underway, it’s important to ensure that your child is ready for the school year, both physically and emotionally, by scheduling a well-child visit. Annual well-child visits are doctor appointments for preventive health services which are essential for ensuring a child’s growth and tracking developmental milestones. The well-child visit is also the…

What You Need To Know About Heel Pain
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What You Need To Know About Heel Pain

Very common in adults and on the rise in children, heel pain continues to be the number one reason patients seek care from foot and ankle surgeons. While experts say there are many reasons for heel pain, including bursitis, Achilles tendonitis, bone bruises, fractures, growth spurts, and nerve pain, the most common cause is plantar…

Back-to-School Quiz for Parents: Put Your Vaccination Knowledge To the Test
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Back-to-School Quiz for Parents: Put Your Vaccination Knowledge To the Test

It’s that time of year: Kids are squeezing in the last seconds of summer, and parents are working hard to make sure the first days back at school go off without a hitch. Once kids return to the classroom, it’s important to remember that their brains aren’t the only things that will be put to…

Men Under the Influence of Women Are More Likely To Take Better Care of Their Health
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Men Under the Influence of Women Are More Likely To Take Better Care of Their Health

Men are notorious for avoiding the doctor and ignoring warning signs when it comes to their health. New research confirms this isn’t just a myth with 2 in 5 men saying they’ve put off seeing a doctor until their symptoms were urgent and 1 in 3 men avoiding the doctor altogether out of fear of…

It’s Time To Focus on Whole Person Health
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It’s Time To Focus on Whole Person Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has shined much-needed light on “whole person health” by highlighting the correlation between behavioral health and overall wellness. Many people with behavioral health challenges experienced worsening symptoms throughout the pandemic, while others struggled with conditions for the first time and didn’t know where to turn. Understanding whole person health – and where…

Is Your Sleep Apnea Under Control?
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Is Your Sleep Apnea Under Control?

High-quality sleep is fundamental to your health and happiness. However, for the 10-30% of U.S. adults living with sleep apnea, a good night’s rest is not guaranteed. Obstructive sleep apnea is a respiratory condition where airways narrow during sleep, causing short periods when you’re not breathing. Incredibly common, it’s estimated that there are millions of…

How To Work Out Without Excuses
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How To Work Out Without Excuses

It’s all-too-common for those embarking on a regular exercise routine to skip a planned workout for one reason or another. Here are some of the most common excuses that people make not to exercise, along with some solutions to overcome these challenges: “I need low-impact exercises.” Many traditional workouts are tough on joints, which over…

How To Motivate Yourself To Take Action: 7 Tips for Getting Results
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How To Motivate Yourself To Take Action: 7 Tips for Getting Results

By Contributing Writer Frenetta Tate Do you find yourself struggling to get motivated? Are there things you want to do but just can’t seem to make yourself do them? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people struggle with this issue. In fact, it’s one of the biggest challenges many people face when trying…

What Is Your Period Telling You? Key Facts for Fibroid Awareness
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What Is Your Period Telling You? Key Facts for Fibroid Awareness

Menstruation (your period) is a normal and necessary process for the human body – yet the stigma around menstruation remains common. While it’s a completely natural and well-known process, menstruators often feel embarrassed or uncomfortable openly discussing their period and its symptoms or purchasing menstrual products.[1] A nationwide survey of over 13,000 Americans between the…

Benefits of Taking Aspirin and the Main Reasons People Take It
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Benefits of Taking Aspirin and the Main Reasons People Take It

There is no more familiar item in your medicine cabinet than a bottle of aspirin. Aspirin has been sold for over a century as an over-the-counter medication and millions of people take it. Aspirin is used to help treat pain associated with headaches and arthritis, and for fever reduction. People also take low-dose aspirin daily…

After Two Years, It’s Time to Resume Health Screenings and Procedures, Anesthesiologists Advise 
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After Two Years, It’s Time to Resume Health Screenings and Procedures, Anesthesiologists Advise 

The pandemic caused massive disruptions in health care, from cancellation of elective surgeries to patients putting off critical screenings and procedures, including colonoscopies, mammograms, knee or hip replacement surgeries, and even in some cases more urgent heart procedures. As a consequence, many preventable health problems may show an alarming increase in the near future. Anesthesiologists…

7 Behavioral Health Tips for Older Adults
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7 Behavioral Health Tips for Older Adults

Older adults experiencing behavioral health issues such as anxiety or depression may be embarrassed and think they simply need to “pull themselves up by their bootstraps,” but helping them seek help can empower them to live their best lives, according to experts. “Everyone is different, but there are tools for better health, including therapy, medication,…

CRNAs Provide Patients With Continuous, Compassionate Care
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CRNAs Provide Patients With Continuous, Compassionate Care

When patients hear that they’ll need anesthesia to undergo surgery or a procedure, they’ll likely start to worry. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, 88% percent of patients experience preanesthetic fear, and in some cases that fear even causes anxious patients to cancel surgeries. A recent American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology…

Getting Outside To Ease Your Mind
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Getting Outside To Ease Your Mind

Physical activity and time outside are two wonderful gifts for your body and mind; they’re proven to reduce stress and anxiety and offer a greater sense of well-being. L.L.Bean recently partnered with Mental Health America to share 10 ways getting outside can boost your energy, mood, and state of mind. Set aside just 10 minutes….

Study Available For Adults Living With Someone Recently Diagnosed With COVID-19
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Study Available For Adults Living With Someone Recently Diagnosed With COVID-19

In the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there continues to be a surge of cases in parts of the United States. Many of these cases may occur when people catch the virus in their communities and bring it home, where it can spread to other members of their household. Some doctors are currently enrolling…