Down with a Dream
In October, we observe Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It's a great time to celebrate all the wonderful things that people with Down Syndrome are doing around the world. Gabrielle Angelini is just one of those inspiring examples. She's taken perceived limitations and proven that they…
Why Are You Still Getting Cavities?
Most of us have grown up hearing that in order to avoid cavities we should brush and floss twice a day. People with exceptionally good oral hygiene may even opt to brush after meals as well. We've been told that the acid and bacteria in…
Midwifery: Advocating for Healthy Birth
Below you'll find the personal story of Amanda Zopp, writer and social media manager for IAB Health Productions. Following her personal experience, we'll include some additional information about midwifery. Before I became pregnant, I always feared labor and delivery. I was confident that I would want…
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
The assault on our mental health is a daily battle we each face. Some of us fare worse than others. It's important to understand how to cultivate good mental health. When we keep our minds healthy, we help prevent suicide. We must also be aware…
How to Age Gracefully
Age is just a number, they tell us. But it seems we're getting older, younger and younger. Some twenty-somethings feel as though they're pushing sixty. How do we keep our minds and bodies in tip-top shape as we age? Are the aches, pains and ailments…
A Killer Among Us: Opioid Addiction
We've seen a startling 95 percent increase of drug overdose induced fatalities in the last 10 years. Deaths caused by opioids (oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, etc.) account for two-thirds of that number. Many patients are ignorant of the dangers of opioids because they've been legally…
Understanding Immunization: Answering Common Questions
The vast majority of Americans dutifully receive their recommended vaccinations on schedule. But some people have expressed concern about the safety and even necessity of these injections. Just as we are watchful about the food we put into our bodies, many of us are vigilant…
Health for the Homeless
It's estimated that over half a million people in the United States are homeless. While individuals and groups such as the National Alliance to End Homelessness are working to decrease that number, these people are in dire need of good healthcare. With exposure to the…
The Working Mom’s Guide to Breastfeeding
So you just had a baby! Congratulations! You've made the decision whether out of desire or necessity (or both!), to return to your job after maternity leave...AND you're breastfeeding. Well, you should know, breastfeeding while going back to work has its challenges. But it is very…
2017 Wellness Observance Calendar
January 2017 Cervical Health Awareness Month National Birth Defects Prevention Month National Blood Donor Month National Glaucoma Awareness Month Jan 30, 2017 World Leprosy Day February 2017 American Heart Month AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month National Cancer Prevention Month National Children’s Dental Health Month Feb 03,…
