Since 1970, the month of January has been observed as, National Blood Donor Month. The American Red Cross (ARC) sponsored campaign, “recognizes the lifesaving contribution of blood and platelet donors.” According to the ARC, more than 13,000 donations are needed daily to meet the demands of the 2,600 hospitals, clinics, and cancer clinics nationwide that …
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As we enter the new year and a brand-new decade, it is a perfect opportunity to encourage people to take stock of their lives and try to think about the things that make them happy and to share this joy with others. This may sound quite lighthearted, but science heavily backs the theory that happiness …
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), approximately “12.3 million American households remain food insecure – meaning that 1 in 8 households had difficulty at some time during the year in providing enough food for all their members.” Food insecurity is a major risk factor for malnutrition. Healthline defines malnutrition as “getting too …
This is the season of giving. It is also the season of holiday parties, food, drinks and festivities. For GERD sufferers, approximately 15 to 30% of the U.S. population, the consequences of such merriment can be painful. GERD is an acronym for gastroesophageal reflux disease and if you have already been diagnosed, you are fully …
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As families travel from far and wide to be together under one roof during the holidays, it is a prime opportunity to inquire about your family health history. It is a “reminder to assess health risks for illnesses known to run in families-like high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer.” According to the New England Cord …
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