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 [...]

It's springtime, which means that it's a good idea to make your spring cleaning checklist. Your list will be particular to your home, and it might include shampooing the carpets, laundering the quilts, changing the air filter, and more. Read on to learn about ways to clean in spring for [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic has dragged on for more than one year. By now, many people feel lonely and depressed. Here are some tips on how to cope with isolation. If your despair, loneliness or sadness doesn't improve within two weeks, Brevard Health Alliance offers care for mental health symptoms.   [...]

Spring is a beautiful time of the year. However, allergy sufferers will not be thrilled with all the pollen. Knowing the answer to "When does allergy season start?" and how to minimize your exposure to allergens will help you avoid the most frustrating allergy symptoms.   Change Your Air Filter [...]

If you are struggling to pay for your medications, you are not alone. Prescription drug prices seem to be spiraling out of control. Overpriced drugs, many of which are needed to maintain health conditions, are taking a chunk out of Americans' budgets. Continue reading to find out how developing a [...]

There's no doubt about it; life has changed dramatically over the course of one year. Everything from the way we work to how we exercise has needed to go through a total overhaul due to the pandemic. Although those changes may be frustrating, very few compare to what students now [...]