All About Concussions: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

March is National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. It’s important to raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries (TBI) because, left untreated, they can be extremely serious. In 2014, about 2.87 million people received medical care for a traumatic brain injury…...

March 25, 2021

Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Disease & Infections

Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Diabetes affects a staggering 422 million people around the world and 34.2 million Americans, meaning it’s very likely that you or someone you know is affected by the condition. But for a condition that is so common, many people still…...

March 17, 2021

5 Common STIs: STI Prevention and Treatment

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5 Common STIs: STI Prevention and Treatment

Sexually transmitted infections: it’s a topic many people prefer to avoid but shouldn’t. Did you know that the CDC estimates one in five Americans has a sexually transmitted infection? And according to the World Health Organization, more than 1 million…...

March 9, 2021

Kidney Stones: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Kidney Stones: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Men are twice as likely to get kidney stones than women. And people aged 20 to 50 are at the highest risk of kidney stones. However, various factors can increase your risk of developing a stone. You may be more…...

March 3, 2021

Community Health & Wellness

Eating Disorder Awareness

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is the last week of February. The goal of this week is to raise awareness and educate people on eating disorders. In the United States, 9% of the population (that’s 28 million Americans) will suffer…...

February 28, 2021

Headache vs Migraine: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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Headache vs Migraine: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Each year, 45 million Americans complain of headaches. While one in seven Americans, or approximately 47,000, report migraines each year. But what’s the difference? It’s important to understand what is a headache and what is a migraine so you can…...

February 26, 2021

How To Avoid Burnout: Manage Your Stress and Mental Health

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How To Avoid Burnout: Manage Your Stress and Mental Health

The American Institute of Stress statistics show that 80% of employees reported feeling stressed at work, and 60% of work absences were associated with stress. The study also found that burnout increased the chances of alcohol use or dependence by…...

February 18, 2021

Disease & Infections

COVID Testing 101: The Complete Guide

As COVID-19 continues to spread globally, preventative measures and COVID-19 testing are more important than ever. Research shows that approximately 1 in 3 people who have COVID-19 are asymptomatic, meaning they don’t show any symptoms and don’t feel sick. This…...

February 12, 2021

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