Healthy Living Blog – Mental Health and Suicide Rates In Middle-Aged Adults
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This month is a time to raise awareness about suicide and make the topic less taboo to talk about. Resources and stories are
Healthy Living Blog – Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. It is an international effort to make everyone around the world more aware of dementia. Dementia is the loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning abilities.
Healthy Living Blog – Managing Peer Pressure During Adolescence
All adolescents ages 12 to 20 experience peer pressure. Adolescents will usually be friends with their peers, who are other kids the same age as them. At this age, pre-teens
Healthy Living Blog – The Upcoming COVID-19 Eviction Crisis
The Upcoming COVID-19 Eviction Crisis Rent is still due for renters, who are also called tenants, even if they can’t afford it. This is because of COVID-19 job and income
Healthy Living Blog – Pregnancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The CDC says that pregnant women might be at a higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19. This is based on what scientists currently know about this population. If you’re concerned
Healthy Living Blog – Food Insecurity in Older Adults
Food insecurity is the lack of stable access to healthy food because of a lack of money. In 2018, 7% of older adults (5.3 million out of 72.6 million) were
Healthy Living Blog – Sun Protection for Youth
It’s best to start early when teaching kids about sun protection. More young people are being diagnosed with skin cancer. Getting sunburn during childhood is linked to a higher risk
Healthy Living Blog – Immunizations for Young Adults
Immunizations don’t stop after adolescence. It’s necessary to continue your vaccinations throughout your life. Young adults are generally healthy, and receiving the recommended vaccines for this age group can keep
Healthy Living Blog – Heading Back to School with a Special Needs Child or Teen during COVID-19
Special needs students are usually placed in a special education program that fits their unique needs. School closures and the shift to remote learning have made it a challenge for
