Recent Wellness Articles
Prioritizing brain health is important at any age, but especially as we get older. Many modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's disease such as high blood pressure, diabetes, poor diet and obesity are increasingly more common as we age. While controlling them at any...
Summer break for students means spending days outside with friends, making memories with family and taking some time to relax and enjoy being a kid. But the change in routine for some who thrive in predictable environments can also be a bit difficult, especially when...
In the ever-evolving landscape of diabetes and weight management, GLP-1 receptor agonists—a class of medications that mainly help manage blood sugar (glucose) levels—have emerged as a beacon of hope for those grappling with these chronic conditions. Among the latest...
Doula impact on birth outcomes explored in recent review. A recent review by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) showed that doula support in pregnancy is linked to shorter labor, fewer premature births, higher birth weight babies, fewer...
Come along as we explore alternative wellness treatments involving salt, sweat and ice—along with what potential benefits await. According to the Salt Therapy Association (STA), salt therapy—also known as halotherapy—has origins dating back to the salt mines and caves...
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing—also known as EMDR—has continued to grow in popularity in recent years. Initially developed for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, EMDR therapy, according to Cleveland Clinic, involves moving your eyes a...
Spending more time outdoors is always something to look forward to with the arrival of the warmer months. And while simply getting some fresh air and safely soaking up some vitamin D does wonders, there's also a benefit to getting active for your heart health in the...
Skin cancer prevention tips during Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. In addition, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than...
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized of all mental health conditions. Affecting approximately 1.5% of adults in the country, BPD centers primarily on the inability to manage emotions effectively, and often co-occurs...
Many of us use cannabis primarily for mental health, but THC and CBD might just have a place in your physical care too. As is often the case with cannabis, any health claims still require a whole lot more research, thanks to the difficulties posed by its status as a...