January 18, 2024

Our skin is our body’s first barrier of defense. It protects us from the elements and keeps potentially harmful disease-causing microbes out while keeping fluid…

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December 20, 2023

If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, you may feel overwhelmed. Getting a new medical diagnosis is often confusing and scary. You’re probably experiencing…

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December 20, 2023

Adult obesity rates have steadily increased for over 30 years; 41.9% of Americans are obese according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). If you want to l…

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December 20, 2023

Nearly half of American adults have hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure. If not properly managed, this condition can lead to severe medical…

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December 20, 2023

Because there are no symptoms associated with the condition, high cholesterol is known as a silent killer. According to the NIH and the Centers for Disease Con…

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December 14, 2023 Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES

Stretching is a component of fitness that can ease pain and improve blood flow, athletic performance and range of motion. Many people also find stretching to be…

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