When challenged with mobility issues, it can be tempting to sit around all day. Doctors know that doing isometric exercises is vital to your physical health and can help improve your mental health. It is always a good idea to check with a doctor, like those at Brevard Health Alliance, [...]

Teaching kids to care about personal hygiene will be one of the most important lessons a caregiver passes on. Good hygiene is crucial to overall health and preventing illness. Here's how teaching good hygiene to children benefits everyone.[1]   Personal Hygiene for Kids - What They Need to Know At [...]

During the summertime, you'll want to spend plenty of time outdoors. The intensity of the sun's ultraviolet energy can cause damage to your skin, putting you at risk for sunburn and cancer.[1] Fortunately, there are some highly effective ways to protect yourself from the sun this summer without having to [...]

Most of us start the year with a list of resolutions. One popular resolution is to lead a healthier lifestyle. A healthy life translates into a happy life. It means you will fulfill your career goals, your body will glow, and you won't suffer from most lifestyle diseases. You will [...]

In 2020, most Independence Day activities were canceled due to the risk of spreading COVID-19 in crowds of people. This year, with more than 42% of Americans fully vaccinated, celebrations will occur, but they'll be different from years past.[1] Use these tips from Brevard Health Alliance on how to stay [...]

Playing sports is one of America's most popular pastimes. Whether you're an amateur athlete, a promising student athlete or a pro, you could develop RED-S, or relative energy deficiency in sport syndrome. At Brevard Health Alliance, we offer diagnosis and treatment of this debilitating condition. Cause of RED-S Many athletes [...]

If you're like most people, you're looking for ways to move more at home and wondering how to reduce sitting time. While some video games offer fun ways to move your body, there are other strategies to reduce sedentary behavior. If you've been searching for "tips to overcome my sedentary [...]

During the global pandemic, people learned to distance themselves socially to avoid contracting the COVID-19 virus and became skilled at how to relax during COVID. However, as restrictions ease, there are new learning curves. Society must figure out how to manage anxiety post-COVID and how to cope with isolation after [...]

The root word "phobia" refers to an unnatural fear of something. For example, arachnophobia is an unnatural fear of spiders. Agora, the other part of this word, is the Greek root word/prefix that means "to assemble," "open marketplace," "to unite," and "open space."[2] Hence, agoraphobia is basically a fear of [...]

Many people are tired, stressed, and not feeling their best. When this becomes normal, it's easy to ignore new things that happen with your health. If you work long hours, are responsible for child or elder care, or go to work and school, you may feel as if you don't [...]