by Hollie Clere | Nov 20, 2017 | Health and Wellness
Thanksgiving gives us the chance to gather together with those we love in the spirit of gratitude and sharing. As we fill our plates and eat our pie, we have the chance to share family stories and pass along our family history. It is because of that strong link to...
by Hollie Clere | Nov 13, 2017 | Health and Wellness
The Medical Costs Associated with Diabetes November is American Diabetes month. An estimated 29.1 million people in the United States (9.3% of the population) have diabetes, and this figure is projected to nearly double by 2034. There are two main types of diabetes....
by Hollie Clere | Nov 6, 2017 | Health and Wellness, Health Insurance
Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain dysfunction that affects about 6 million Americans, mostly over the age of 65. As the US population ages, the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to rise quickly. Towards the end Alzheimer’s can become severe enough...
by Hollie Clere | Oct 16, 2017 | Health and Wellness
October 16 was designated as World Food Day. The nations of the world have come together to designate this day to bring attention to the worldwide problems of “hunger, malnutrition, and poverty”. In the United States, “food security” is a major problem with almost 10%...
by Hollie Clere | Oct 12, 2017 | Health and Wellness
For the past 12 years, the third full week of October has been designated as National Health Education Week. This year, it falls from October 16 to October 20. Each year, health educators use this week to draw attention to a major public health issue, and the impact...
by Hollie Clere | Oct 5, 2017 | Health and Wellness
Depression affects more than 8.2% of the U.S. population. That’s nearly 20 million adults, so even if you don’t suffer from depression yourself, someone you know has been affected by this disorder. Over 80% of those treated for depression show definitive improvement...
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