National Women’s History Month: Five Influential Women in Medicine
For decades, various female-activist groups advocated for the inclusion of women’s history in classrooms across the nation. It wasn’t until 1980 that President Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation to declare a National Women’s History Week. By 1986, 14 states were honoring women’s accomplishments throughout March, and a year later Congress officially declared March as […]
Heart Failure Awareness Week
As a continuation of Heart Month, this week is dedicated to raising awareness for Heart Failure. Heart Failure is a common condition resulting from a damaged or weakened heart, often from a heart attack or years of cardiovascular disease. While there is no cure for heart failure, it is preventable. Honor Heart Failure Awareness Week by […]
Our Hearts are Healthier Together
In 1963, President Lyndon B. Johnson named the month of February as American Heart Month to raise awareness about Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) within the American population. After many decades, CVD is still prevalent. Affecting nearly 48 percent of the American population, CVD is the underlying cause in 1 out of every 3 deaths. For American Heart Month, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) encourages you to join or create a heart-healthy pact with family and friends. Living a healthier lifestyle is easier when […]
Employers Seek Alternative Solutions to Solve Rising Benefit Plan Costs
Rising prices for benefit plans have employers considering creative solutions to lower healthcare expenses. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, annual family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose 4 percent to average $21,342 in 2020. The cost of health benefits continues to increase year over year with no signs of stopping. With these increases, […]
The Real Impact of Chronic Diseases in America
A recent poll shows that a majority of people aren’t aware that over half of all Americans are affected by a chronic disease or of the economic impact it has in our country. When thinking about illnesses that impact a person’s health, we often think of common ones such as a cold. For most people, the […]
Conquering Your New Year’s Resolutions
The New Year is approaching, prompting declarations and New Year’s resolutions from the masses. Although many people don’t bother with New Year’s resolutions, most of us promise ourselves – with good intentions – that we will eat healthier, get more exercise or save more money. But, unsurprisingly, four out of the five people who make New Year’s resolutions end up breaking them. One-third of those people won’t even make it to the end of January before slipping back into comfortable habits. If […]
Winter Wellness
As the earth tilts the Northern Hemisphere farther away from the sun, we experience less daylight and chilly weather – encouraging us to stay indoors and allowing our appetites to indulge in rich seasonal meals. According to studies, people tend to gain weight during the winter months due to several potential factors such as […]
Employer Provided Healthcare Isn’t Making the Cut
A new study shows that after years of modestly-growing premiums, 2017 brought a sharp price hike – increasing the economic strain on many Americans. The study from The Commonwealth Fund shows that beginning in 2017, employees started to spend a larger percentage of their income on employer-sponsored healthcare. For example, the 2017 average employee premium contribution for single and family health plans consumed nearly seven percent of the median income, while wages remained fairly stagnant. From 2016 to 2017, […]
Breast Cancer Research: The Breakthroughs of Today for Those Diagnosed Tomorrow
As one of the largest foundations in the world, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) funded nearly 300 scientists from 2018 to 2019. The research conducted by these past, current and future grantees will create opportunities, solutions and breakthroughs for breast cancer patients. Thanks to the research on this disease, there are more than 3.5 […]
Breast Cancer Facts and Myths
