Surviving the summer months (and weather) with a chronic condition isn’t always easy – especially if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, atrial fibrillation, COPD, asthma or a different chronic condition not mentioned here. Sometimes hot weather exacerbates symptoms while other times may worsen your fatigue, dizziness or…
Managing shortness of breath when you have COPD can be difficult. Luckily, you can minimize and prevent the frequency and severity of shortness of breath episodes by making a few lifestyle changes combined with proper treatment. You may be already taking rescue medications and using oxygen therapy to help relieve…
April is Stress Awareness Month and for health care professionals, it is a special opportunity to increase public awareness about stress, its causes, and negative effects. More than 1 in 4 Americans describe themselves as “super stressed” and a study shows that 77% Americans regularly experience physical symptoms caused by…
Medical IDs are an important accessory for people living with medical conditions. They’re a simple yet effective way to communicate crucial health information during an emergency. Once considered plain, boring, and unfashionable – medical IDs now have a variety of styles that can match the latest fashion trends of 2018.…
January 12 is National Pharmacist Day and it’s a good opportunity for everyone to show appreciation to all pharmacists in the health community. This day also celebrates the expansive role that pharmacists have today that go beyond dispensing medication. Alex Evans, PharmD, CGP who works in a community pharmacy in…
The holiday season is among the busiest travel periods of the year. A breaking number of 107.3 million Americans are expected to travel from December 23 in time for Christmas and to January 1 to spend New Year’s Day with family and friends. Whether you’re traveling by car or plane,…
Are you socially conscious or know of someone who is? Holiday gift-giving is a good opportunity to pay it forward and raise awareness of the causes you believe in. Here’s a round-up of some of our favorite charitable gifts from our friends in the health community. Echo the Owl, $12…
September is National Healthy Aging Month, a month to focus on the positive aspects of growing older and improving physical, mental and social well-being. Here are 8 tips for staying happy and healthy as you age! Get Active! Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for…
May is American Stroke Month, a time to raise awareness and educate on how to prevent and recognize the warning signs of a stroke before it happens. Having a stroke is the third leading cause of death behind heart disease and cancer in the United States. It afflicts about 700,000 Americans…
There’s one thing every person with diabetes knows: keeping your blood sugar in check is not as simple as taking the right dose of medication. Diabetes is a complicated chronic condition that is affected by many factors, including whether or not you’re sick, stressed, or even what the environment is…
