Wellness Spotlight

New Year, New Goals! In the past, have you set New Year’s resolutions? How often did you stick to those resolutions? Studies have shown that 80% of New Year’s resolutions are cast aside, forgotten, or ignored by the beginning of February. Why is this? Often, resolutions are vague or very broad in scope. For instance, […]

Cold and Flu Season Has Arrived! Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease that is caused by many different strains of viruses. The period of time in which the influenza virus is most contagious is referred to as flu season. This period is generally during the colder months of the year. […]

November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Did you know that the year 2021 marked the 100th anniversary if the discovery of insulin? Before the discovery of insulin, people with diabetes did not live long lives. Since then, we have come a long way in reducing the burden diabetes has on people’s daily lives. But the fight […]

Fight the Flu! ‘Tis the (flu) season! Kids are back at school, temperatures are dropping, and cases of the flu are becoming more prevalent. Rates of the flu start to increase in October with the most cases being between December and February. Read more in the October Wellness Spotlight to learn more about measures you […]

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Alzheimer’s disease is a type of brain disease that is caused by damage to nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. These neurons are essential to all human activity, including thinking, talking, and walking. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia accounting for an estimated 60% to 80% of cases. The […]

Protect Yourself and Others: Get Vaccinated! August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Vaccines are one of the greatest success stories in public health, preventing an estimated 3.5-5 million deaths each year (World Health Organization, 2024). Staying up to date on vaccines is essential for protecting individuals and communities from infectious diseases, reducing the burden of […]

It’s Raining Cats & Dogs! The summertime brings nice sunny weather, but it also brings thunderstorms. Every year approximately 18-51 people are killed and over hundreds are seriously injured by severe thunderstorms despite advance warning (FEMA, 2018). As summer months approach, rain can turn quickly to turn to a thunderstorm at a moment’s notice. To […]

Healthy Aging for Older Adults Did you know? Nearly 95% of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and almost 80% have two or more, according to the National Council on Aging in 2022. Aging increases the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and dementia. Fortunately, incorporating […]

May is National Women’s Health Month! Did you know that 15.2% of women aged 18+ are in fair or poor health? (per CDC). National Women’s Health Month reminds women that prioritizing your health is incredibly important! This relates to not only physical health, but mental health as well. This Wellness Spotlight will include common health […]

April is National Stress Awareness Month! According the Mayo Clinic, your body is made to react to stress in ways to protect you against threats from predators or other forms of danger. These threats are often rare today.  Instead, you likely are faced with daily demands. For example, you may have a large workload, stress […]