E-cigarettes, or vapes, were first developed as a safer alternative to cigarettes, but they have quickly become an on-ramp for nicotine addiction for young people. Vaping is no longer limited to adults that are trying to quit smoking. Over 4 million high school students and 1 million middle school...
Happy Wednesday! Welcome to the show notes for our February Community Health Corner. This month, we are bringing you even more information that will help us all live healthier lives. In the show, Ursula is going to discuss the dangers of vaping as well as some common misconceptions associated with...
Last month, we covered some of the most commonly experienced emotions associated with receiving and living with a cancer diagnosis. Now, as part two, let’s go over some methods to get through those emotions. Express Your Emotions Don’t bottle up your emotions. It is important...
If you’ve been keeping up with us throughout January, you’ll remember that we covered the powerful protein food group, and we took a closer look into which cuts of meat are the most economical. Today, we are discussing how to turn those tougher, more cost-effective meats into some...
Alternative protein sources are often overlooked by their meaty counterparts. When people think of protein, meat is probably the first thing that comes to mind. In reality, however, there are numerous other sources of protein that are just as if not more valuable for you to consume. The protein...
Cancer affects your mental health by stirring up a wide range of emotions within yourself, many of which you may not be used to dealing with. At any stage after receiving a cancer diagnosis, you might experience times of distress, most commonly experienced as a combination of disbelief, fear,...
Drug addiction is extremely complex. Most people don’t understand why or how someone becomes addicted to drugs. This leads to the misconception that those who are addicted lack moral principle or are weak. The reality is, this is far from the case. In fact, quitting using any substance when you...
Earlier this month, we discussed the powerful protein food group in all of its glory. This post takes a deeper dive into the meats of the protein food group, detailing which meats are the cheaper cuts of meat. If you’re doing what you can to stretch your grocery budget, you know that meat...
Exercise does more than better your physical health, exercise improves your mental health as well. Sure, it can improve your physical health and your physique, build your muscle mass and your endurance levels, and even add years to your life. People who exercise regularly report that it gives them...
Cervical cancer screening isn’t as scary as it may seem. Lily Taylor, a content creator who was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 27, received an abnormal pap test at age 21. Lily, in understanding the importance of getting your routine pap smear, takes us with her to her...
The protein food group is more than just powerful – it is essential! Proteins provide nutrients that are crucial for your body to have in order for you to remain healthy. Including different types of protein sources in your diet means that you will get a well-rounded intake of the nutrients...
Your day begins with the decision to get up, or not to get up. Hitting the snooze button can shift your daily routine off kilter, making it hard for you to maintain a steady schedule. Be honest, how many times have you hit the snooze button in a row? Or turned off your alarms altogether? Getting...