February is both American Heart Month and Black History Month. This provides a unique opportunity to highlight the intersection of heart health and the African American community. Heart disease is a leading cause of death for all Americans, but African Americans are disproportionately affected. According to the Centers for Disease
February is American Heart Month. We take this time to raise awareness and educate people about cardiovascular health. The goal is to encourage people to take steps to improve their heart health. Heart health screenings are essential for early detection of potential problems and for taking proactive steps to maintain
February is American Heart Month. We take this time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and encourage people to take steps to improve their heart health. Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women. Many of the risk factors for heart disease are preventable. By
February is Low Vision Awareness Month. This is a key time to increase awareness of this condition which affects millions of Americans each day. Low vision is the term for a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by standard glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. Here’s a few facts about low
Understanding Glaucoma: The “Sneak Thief of Sight” Glaucoma, often referred to as the “sneak thief of sight”. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. The optic nerve is the crucial pathway that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. This damage to the
Understanding Glaucoma: The “Sneak Thief of Sight” – Part 1 Glaucoma, often referred to as the “sneak thief of sight”. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. The optic nerve is the crucial pathway that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. This
It is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future.” Eating healthy with a lot of nutrients will fuel our body daily but what we eat is also important for our wellbeing and long-term health. Eating a mostly plant-based diet with fruits and vegetables, whole grains,
On a typical summer day, I unexpectedly woke up from the sound of sirens and my obnoxiously barking dog. I quickly glanced at my alarm clock, which I had set for summer camp, and saw it was only five in the morning. As an innocent fifth grader, I began to
Joy, appreciation, abundant, part of a larger purpose, calmness- these are some of the feelings that you may reflect on as you watch the sunset. Afterward, you may have realized that you felt happier or had mental clarity. Well, those feelings are real, studies have shown that watching the sunset does have a positive impact on your mental health. In Italian,
