Category: Health Awareness

What Is a Healthy Lifestyle?

Congratulations! You want to live a healthy lifestyle. But what does that mean? It’s more than just eating right and getting exercise, although those are two key components. One step at a time, you can bring wellness into your life.

Taking a Deep Breath

5 Tips for Healthy Lungs

It is important to take care of your lungs. Breathe deep and dive in to learn five ways you can keep your lungs fit and healthy.

Foot Pain

What Causes Foot Pain and How You Can Prevent It

It’s easy to go about your day without considering the work your feet are doing – until you find yourself with foot pain. But in most cases, you don’t have to live with it.

Sick woman with man

Should I Go to the ER, Urgent Care or Primary Care?

You can’t plan for an unexpected health problem or emergency, but when you or a loved one needs immediate care, do you know where to go?

Tired Woman

Could I Have Fatty Liver Disease?

If you are overweight, bloated and fatigued, there’s a chance you could have fatty liver disease. This condition can take years off your life if not treated and can affect your quality of life. But there is hope! The liver can repair itself with a healthy lifestyle and working closely with your health care provider.

Anxiety and high blood pressure

The Link Between Anxiety and High Blood Pressure

Chronic anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects nearly a third of Americans at some point in their lives. Left untreated, anxiety may lead to physical health conditions that include high blood pressure.

Diverse Group of People

Health Equity: Ensuring Wellness for All

What is health equity? Everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. But that doesn’t always occur. Learn how patients and providers can overcome these challenges.

Facial Paralysis

What to Know About Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Ramsay Hunt syndrome has been in the news lately since it has affected musician Justin Bieber. What do you know about this rare disease?

Stroke

Ischemic Stroke: How You Can Avoid One

Strokes are very common – and very dangerous. If you see signs that someone is having a stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn the signs and how to decrease your chance of having a stroke.

Avoiding Heart Disease

How to Avoid Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States–but it doesn’t have to be.