Keeping Your Skin Healthy This Summer The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that about 9,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, making it the most common cancer in the country. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer, and many of these cases are due to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Learning how to protect yourself from UV radiation—especially … Continue reading Made in the Shade
More People are Considering Their Mental Wellness Research shows that while one in five adults and 17% of youth will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, everyone will face challenges in life that impact their mental health—even if they are not experiencing a full-blown mental illness. And contrary to popular belief, you do not have to wait until you are diagnosed with a mental … Continue reading A Silver Lining to the Pandemic
March is developmental disability awareness month, a time spent focusing on accessibility issues and fighting for greater inclusion for those with disabilities. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 17% of children in the United States between the ages of 3 and 17 have a developmental disability. That’s every one in six children. And yet, developmental disabilities are often misunderstood by … Continue reading Life’s Early Milestones: Diagnosing and Treating Developmental Disabilities
It’s no secret: what you choose to eat can have a profound effect on your body and your overall health. In recent years, many studies have linked obesity to chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and cancer. And though we’ve always been told the key to weight loss is simply balancing the number of calories we consume from foods and beverages with the … Continue reading DF NUTRITION & WELLNESS: USING NUTRITION FOR DISEASE PREVENTION
We all know we need more of it. But frankly, we are having trouble getting it. Are we talking about exercise, leafy green vegetables, or sex? Nope — although those are worthwhile guesses. We are talking about sleep! It’s a vital process for the human brain and body, yet we willingly (or unwillingly) skimp on sleep on a regular basis. But how much of it … Continue reading The A to Zzzs of Getting Rest: Are Your Sleeping Habits Up to Par?
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