Following a Resolution passed by the United Nations in 2008, June 19 has been formally established as World Sickle Cell Day. The day is designed to increase public knowledge and education about sickle cell disease (SCD). The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America provides a good primer on this inherited [...]
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 [...]
It’s been called a “silent killer” with good reason. And good reason why the month of May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, as blood pressure that is higher than normal. Left untreated, it can [...]
Just as Spring pollen count can trigger itchy eyes, coughing and wheezing, coming into contact with foods you may be allergic to likewise can trigger negative reactions. Food allergies are a growing concern in the United States and one of the reasons the month of May is used to draw [...]
When it comes to good dental health, it’s a question that might be older than the proverbial inquiry: What came first—the chicken or the egg? Do I brush first and floss second or vice-versa? While some dental health professionals may not agree on the specific sequence, almost all agree the [...]
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 [...]
May is Stroke Awareness Month and, according to the National Institutes of Health, there are more than 800,000 stokes in the United States each year. Nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65 and the risk of having a stroke more than doubles each decade [...]
While the peak of flu season has passed, the Florida Department of Health is reporting most counties in the state continued to report mild influenza activity in week 14 of 2019, with seven counties reported moderate influenza activity. What is the flu? The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory infection [...]
Plenty of water and sunlight are necessities for life. Here in the sunshine state, we are very lucky to have access to the sunshine vitamin all year long. Although it has been engrained in all of our minds to stay out of the sun and vigorously apply sunscreen, the sun [...]
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