To Your Health
With some questionable health advice being posted by your friends on Facebook, politicians arguing about the state of the American healthcare system and a new medical study being summarized in just a sentence or two on TV---that seems to contradict the study you heard summarized yesterday---it can be overwhelming to navigate the ever changing landscape of health news.
Every Thursday, Brooke Hildebrand Clubbs provides health information you can trust. With trustworthy sources, she explores the fact and fiction surrounding various medical conditions and treatments, makes you aware of upcoming screenings, gives you prevention strategies and more…all to your health.
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Yoga, an ancient practice and meditation, has become increasingly popular in the United States. You might be thinking that you’re aware of yoga, but you don’t have the flexibility to give it a try. -
Yoga, an ancient practice and meditation, has become increasingly popular in the United States. You might be thinking that you’re aware of yoga, but you don’t have the flexibility to give it a try.
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September is healthy aging month. Aging does not necessarily mean slowing down. In fact, the CDC’s "Still Going Strong" campaign empowers older adults to take simple steps that will help them age without injury while continuing activities they enjoy. -
If a specialist gives you a new prescription, your pharmacist checks to make sure it doesn’t interact with other prescription medications you are already taking. However, warnings are not provided for any other over the counter medications or dietary supplements you may be taking. -
The Healthy People 2030 Breastfeeding Objectives are to Increase the proportion of infants who are breastfed exclusively through 6 months of age and to increase the proportion of infants who are breastfed at 1 year. -
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration ended on May 11, 2023. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention want to remind parents of the vital need to protect their children against all serious vaccine-preventable diseases. Many children still need to catch up on vaccinations that were skipped or delayed during the pandemic. -
A 2006 study in The Pediatric Journal of Orthopedics found 37% of children experience back pain due to carrying heavy backpacks. -
A 2006 study in The Pediatric Journal of Orthopedics found 37% of children experience back pain due to carrying heavy backpacks.
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Have you ever felt jealous of someone’s vacation pictures on Facebook or resented another “gym inspiration” post from someone on Instagram? Had to comfort your teenager after they see images of a party on Snapchat that they realize they weren’t invited? It’s an experience that many of us are familiar with. While it’s directly related to our self-esteem and self-worth, it also has a direct effect on our physical, mental, and emotional health. -
In the summer, many of us try to find a way to be in or near the water. Kids are taking swimming lessons and going to pool parties. Families spend weeks at the beach. Unfortunately, we can bring home an unfortunate souvenir from these outings: swimmer's ear.
