November is National Caregivers Month, a time to celebrate the unwavering dedication of millions of individuals who provide care to loved ones. Whether it’s caring for a parent with dementia, supporting a spouse battling chronic illness, or helping a child with special needs, caregivers give endlessly of their time, energy, and hearts. This month, as …
Embracing National Wellness Awareness Month: A Guide to Holistic Well-being August is here, and with it comes National Wellness Awareness Month—an ideal time to focus on improving and maintaining our holistic well-being. Wellness isn’t just about physical health; it encompasses emotional, mental, social, and even spiritual aspects of our lives. In this blog post, we’ll …
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on the unique mental health challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities. Established to honor the legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell, an advocate for mental health awareness and co-founder of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Urban Los Angeles, …
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, advocating for the brain’s health, and supporting those affected by these conditions. This month, we delve into what Alzheimer’s is, its impact on individuals and families, and how we can all contribute to raising awareness and …
In celebration of National Minority Health Month, we explore the impact of diversity in clinical trials on public health. Clinical trials play a crucial role in medical research by testing the safety and efficacy of new treatments, making it essential that they accurately reflect the population they aim to serve. Read on to learn more …
If you have kidney disease damage, it means your kidneys can’t filter the way they should. Those with this chronic disease are typically on diet restrictions, and many are getting dialysis too. It can be overwhelming to manage everything in a typical week, but it can seem impossible during the holidays. A kidney-friendly Thanksgiving is …
New ways to treat, detect, and prevent different diseases are discovered all the time. But those potential options aren’t just put out to the public with a Hail Mary and good luck. Whether it be a drug, device, or therapeutic approach, every intervention is taken through the clinical trial process. Why? Well, they help us …
Fibroscan is one of the most powerful tools in the management of liver disease. The fibroscan works by emitting a small pulse of energy. The waves move quickly through damaged or stiffer tissues in the liver. The speed is then calculated, and your healthcare provider can determine if further action is needed. The fibroscan results …
The liver is the body’s largest solid organ. Weighing around 3 pounds in adulthood, it is roughly the size of a football. It has many essential metabolic functions, converting what we eat into substances our body can use, storing them until they need to be used. Your liver is an amazing organ. Here are 5 …
Sunblock, towels, water, and sunglasses are some of the things to remember to bring along during those adventurous summertime outings. If you have kidney disease, keeping yourself safe, involves a little more. Your kidneys filter waste and excess fluid from your blood. Kidney disease compromises your ability to perform those essential functions. If you have kidney …
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