Do you or a family member currently have health coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)? If so, you may soon need to take steps to find out if you can continue your coverage. Soon, states will resume Medicaid and CHIP eligibility reviews. This means some people [...]
Our mental-well-being and outlook on life can affect just about every aspect of our everyday existence. While many people may have mental health concerns from time-to-time, these concerns can develop into mental health illnesses when they become ongoing and persistent. The Mayo Clinic defines mental health illness as disorders that [...]
You’ve heard the old saying: “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity." Actually, for those of us who live in Florida, it can be BOTH. Blistering Florida temperatures in July and August combined with rising levels of humidity can pose some very real health risks for many who live in [...]
Ahh, Summer in Florida has arrived. Time to kick off the work shoes and take a barefoot walk in the grass, maybe a stroll along one of our beaches. As relaxing as that may sound, summertime has the potential to pose foot problems for young and old alike, even more so for [...]
How much do you know about ADHD? A complex neurodevelopmental disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is widely misunderstood. In fact, even though it affects both children and adults, the symptoms can be hard to recognize. There’s no single test used to diagnose this condition, but it can affect a [...]
It’s perfectly normal to have worries or feelings of anxiety. People worry about their everyday lives, about what’s in the news, and about the world in general. It’s ok to feel anxious sometimes, but if worry and anxiety start to be excessive, these anxious thoughts can put a strain on [...]
Stress is a normal part of the human condition. Everyone deals with stressful situations from time to time, and different people experience stress in different ways. It’s important to learn how to deal with stress so that it doesn’t overwhelm you, because too much stress can be harmful. Can stress [...]
Since 1992, the month of April has been observed as “Stress Awareness Month.” With the added stress of dealing with a second year of Covid-19 on top of the daily stresses we regularly face, now is a good time to take note of exactly what stress is, how it can [...]
Mitigating The Emotional Impact of Covid-19 on Children The impact of Covid-19 now stretches into a second year. Along with the health risks posed to young people, the Pandemic’s impact on their emotional well-being and mental health fitness has been measurable. How are youngsters, adolescents, tweens and teens most likely [...]
Pregnancy is an exciting time that is often full of firsts with no shortage of emotions. It is common for expecting parents to experience a range of emotions, from pure joy to sheer nervousness. Because of the impending responsibility, the physical changes, and fluctuating hormones, stress is particularly prevalent and [...]
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