Dr. Brooke Hildebrand Clubbs
Host, To Your HealthDr. Brooke Hildebrand Clubbs is an assistant professor in the Department of Leadership, Middle & Secondary Education. She writes for special publications of The Southeast Missourian and is a certified Community Health Worker.
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A 2022 study in the journal Sports Medicine found if people went for a short walk after eating, their blood sugar levels rose and fell more gradually, and their insulin levels were more stable.
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May is recognized as American Stroke Month and National High Blood Pressure Education Month, focusing on the critical link between high blood pressure (hypertension) and stroke risk.
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Cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) cause result in 6,100 deaths a year in America.
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Have you noticed blue pinwheels popping up everywhere this month? The pinwheel is the national symbol for child abuse prevention, representing the joyful, healthy childhood every child deserves.
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Johns Hopkins Medicine reports, “Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory.”
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Building with blocks. Making toast. Holding a pen. Using a splint. An occupational therapy session can look very different depending on the needs of the person receiving therapy.
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While we love all the chocolate bunnies, jellybeans, and Cadbury eggs available this time of year, common Easter decorations, treats, and toys can be dangerous for our cats and dogs.
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Do you flush or throw away unused medication? Or, if you looked through your medicine cabinet right now, would it be like a museum of your and your family’s past illnesses? Any of those options are not ideal. The three main dangers of these types of disposal include: negative environmental impact, poisoning, and opening the door to abuse.
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The American Heart Association reports that over 50% of daily calories in the average U.S. diet come from ultraprocessed foods.
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It’s estimated that about 1,800 college students die from alcohol-related injuries and accidents every year.