The Importance of Social Wellness in our Current Times to Nurture Healthy Relationships by Taking Control of our Health and Wellness

The University of California, Davis, defines Social Wellness as, “the relationships we have and how we interact with others. Our relationships can offer support during difficult times. Social wellness involves building healthy, nurturing, and supportive relationships as well as fostering a genuine connection with those around you.” The National Institutes of Health (NIH), offers the …

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Is Human Trafficking Occurring in Your Community? How to Identify the Signs

The United Nations (UN), defines human trafficking as “The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of the position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of …

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Inform Your Healthcare Professional About Every Medication You Are Taking, Including Herbal Remedies, To Minimize the Risk of Serious Drug Interactions

Whether you have been prescribed medication from your doctor, taking over the counter drugs or herbal remedies that are considered “all natural,” there are risks associated with all medications. There are even greater risks when taking multiple medications concurrently, as drug interactions can sometimes be fatal. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) reports that approximately …

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People Living with COPD Should Adopt More Restrictive Measures to Minimize the Risk of COVID-19 Infection

COPD is an acronym for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. According to the COPD Foundation, “COPD is an umbrella term used to describe lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory (non-reversible) asthma.” The National Institutes of Health (NIH), recently shared the results of a concise meta-analysis of the association between COPD and COVID-19 and found …

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