Your heart has a very important job and making smart choices to prevent heart disease will pay off for the rest of your life. No matter what age you are, anyone can benefit from taking a few extra steps to give their heart some TLC. Not exercising, eating poorly, and [...]
The practice of yoga is designed to help foster clarity and harmony in life. While many fitness programs focus on a need to “fix” yourself, yoga is dedicated to meeting people where they are to improve health in a positive and non-forceful way. Many people who regularly practice yoga enjoy [...]
As a mother, your child’s health is one of the most important things in the world. Though every mother has a different journey, one of the first decisions a new mother makes is how to feed her child. By choosing to breastfeed, you’re able to make the perfect food for [...]
The school year is picking back up and it’s an important time to think about what can be done to protect your child’s health. Schools, child care centers, and college dormitories are all susceptible to disease outbreaks - and no matter what stage your child is entering, it’s important to [...]
Mental health is important for all ages and throughout every stage of life. It refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well being and helps to determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices every day. There are many misconceptions about mental illnesses and overall mental well [...]
Summer is here and for us Floridians that means hitting the beach, jumping in the pool, and enjoying the outdoors throughout the Sunshine State. While summer is the best time for fun in the sun, it’s important to make sure that you’re not getting too much of a good thing. [...]
Did you know that this month is National Scoliosis Month? When it comes to preventative care, we are Brevard Health Alliance are all about supplying our patients and readers with the facts they need to keep them healthy. Read on to learn about scoliosis in children and adolescents, and for [...]
When a traumatic event occurs in someone’s life, it is not unusual for them to have flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories about the event. The truth is that in doing this, your nervous system is having a normal reaction to a major stressor. What is PTSD? Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or [...]
For most people, summer is just around the corner. Living in Florida means that summer is more of a year-round term. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start eating healthy with a fit “summer bod” in mind, however. It’s easier than you’d think to start eating healthier, and taking small steps [...]
Did you know that May is National Physical Fitness Month? Regular physical activity is good for everyone’s health, and people of all ages and body types can be physically active. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active. [...]
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