Always held on the last Saturday in April, World Healing Day is a global celebration held in hundreds of cities in over 65 nations. It’s a day that brings people together across different religions, geopolitical, racial and ethnic lines to recognize and...
Spring is in full swing and it’s the time of the year when people are encouraged to check on themselves and maintain a healthy lifestyle. So it’s no surprise that April is physical wellness month! As days turn longer and the weather is nice, it’s time to explore...
It’s National Stress Awareness Month! Stress, especially chronic stress, can lead to physical and mental ailments, including high blood pressure and heart disease. It can diminish the immune system, increasing susceptibility to contracting colds and other common...
Many of us struggle in our relationships with food, whether too restrictive or indulgent. Like any relationship, it requires attention and work. The key to overcoming this struggle is remembering that you won’t achieve it overnight, magically waking up with a...
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! With colorectal cancer being the third most common cancer diagnosis for both men and women in the US, it’s more important than ever to bring awareness to this disease and encourage more people to get checked. Colon...
There’s a common perception that men hate to go to the doctor and won’t go even when they aren’t feeling well. The theory has persisted for decades and is often the subject of banter and joking within families, but is the perception actually true? Unfortunately, an...