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Whether it’s sitting around the family dinner table or munching on endless holiday party snacks, the holidays mean food. And lots of it! While we don’t want to sacrifice all goodies during the holidays, it can be hard to keep from overdoing it. If you’re hosting a party or a meal, or attending one, try

‘Tis the season for more than just decorating, shopping and parties. It’s also the time of year when many people feel ill. Coughing, sneezing, and stuffy noses lead us to ask, “Is this a cold or do I have the flu?” So, what is the difference? Both the flu and the common cold are respiratory

We all have feelings of stress from time to time, but the holidays can kick that stress into high gear.  Overloaded schedules, decorating, family get-togethers and expensive gift lists can cause holiday stress levels to escalate. Stress can be unhealthy. So, what can you do to minimize some of these holiday stress inducers? Make a

The American Heart Association has designated November as Eat Smart Month and encourages Americans to take the first step to commit to healthier eating. But with November comes the season for holiday meals and sweet treats. This can make eating healthy this time of year a bit of a challenge. But don’t worry. Try these tips to

November is National Diabetes Month and a time to bring attention to the management of the disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. In adults, type 1 diabetes accounts for approximately 5% of all diagnosed cases while type 2 diabetes accounts for 95%. In type 1 diabetes, the

According to the Heart Rhythm Society, more than 350,000 deaths occur each year from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). To decrease the death toll from SCA, it is important to understand what SCA is, what the warning signs are, and how to respond to a SCA event. People often use the term “heart attack” interchangeably with SCA,