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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Alzheimer’s disease is a type of brain disease that is caused by damage to nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. These neurons are essential to all human activity, including thinking, talking, and walking. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia accounting for an estimated 60% to 80% of cases. The […]

Protect Yourself and Others: Get Vaccinated! August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Vaccines are one of the greatest success stories in public health, preventing an estimated 3.5-5 million deaths each year (World Health Organization, 2024). Staying up to date on vaccines is essential for protecting individuals and communities from infectious diseases, reducing the burden of […]

It’s Raining Cats & Dogs! The summertime brings nice sunny weather, but it also brings thunderstorms. Every year approximately 18-51 people are killed and over hundreds are seriously injured by severe thunderstorms despite advance warning (FEMA, 2018). As summer months approach, rain can turn quickly to turn to a thunderstorm at a moment’s notice. To […]

Healthy Aging for Older Adults Did you know? Nearly 95% of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and almost 80% have two or more, according to the National Council on Aging in 2022. Aging increases the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and dementia. Fortunately, incorporating […]

May is National Women’s Health Month! Did you know that 15.2% of women aged 18+ are in fair or poor health? (per CDC). National Women’s Health Month reminds women that prioritizing your health is incredibly important! This relates to not only physical health, but mental health as well. This Wellness Spotlight will include common health […]

April is National Stress Awareness Month! According the Mayo Clinic, your body is made to react to stress in ways to protect you against threats from predators or other forms of danger. These threats are often rare today.  Instead, you likely are faced with daily demands. For example, you may have a large workload, stress […]

Sleep Awareness Week is March 10-16th! Sleep is an important part of our lives and is something that every single person needs. According to the University of Chicago, sleep is defined as an altered state of consciousness or a condition of the body and mind where the nervous system is less active, the body is […]

February is American Heart Month! February is American Heart Month, which is a time to educate and raise awareness about heart disease! This disease is the leading cause of death in the United States as mentioned by the National Library of Medicine. Luckily, up to 80% of heart disease is preventable, and there are things […]