Archive for February 2022
5 Ways To Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
Although 1.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year, it is estimated that up to 50 percent of all cancers can be avoided by reducing risk factors and implementing evidence-based prevention strategies. February is National Cancer Prevention Month, so we’re taking this opportunity to inform our readers of the common risks of cancer and…
Read MoreAllergic Reactions
Recognizing the first signs of a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and taking immediate action with epinephrine (epipen) can be the difference between life and death. If you or a loved one, especially a child, has a severe allergic reaction, every second counts. Thankfully, most allergic reactions are relatively minor and do not require epinephrine. These…
Read MoreWhat is Stress?
Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. In fact, the human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. When you experience changes or challenges (stressors), your body produces physical and mental responses. That’s stress. Stress responses help your body adjust to new situations. Stress can be positive, keeping us…
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