April 22 – 29 is Infant Immunization Awareness week (ENT). Not only do immunizations protect children who have not yet built up immunities to diseases, but it also protects the elderly and other children that are susceptible and who are not able to receive immunizations because of pre-existing conditions.
While it’s important to be physically active, it’s also important to beware of injury that may come with more activity, especially if you’ve had a lack of activity during the cold, winter months.
There are a multitude of potential causes to infertility, for both men and women, which is why it’s important to seek out professional and to identify if the cause of infertility is one or both partners.
Diabetes can be a tricky condition to manage, as it affects every person who lives with it differently. A core factor to living a healthy life with diabetes is to maintain a consistent, healthy eating plan. However, diabetes-friendly eating doesn’t mean you have to cut out all the delicious foods.
The healthcare costs associated with individuals who are overweight or obese are growing alongside the number of cases each year and it’s important as ever to focus on preventative healthcare and healthy lifestyles.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer affects 1 in 20 adults and remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. There has been great progress in both the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancers with the use of screening colonoscopies, yet 1 in 3 adults remain untested.
If you’re 65 years or older, did you know that Medicare will cover the cost for one annual wellness visit per year?
