Life can certainly be challenging. Coping with everyday stress can seem overwhelming and cause feelings of sadness or anger, difficulty concentrating, and even physical symptoms such as trouble sleeping, headaches, and changes in appetite. Learning how to cope in healthy ways can...
posted: April 4, 2024
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, a time to highlight the progress and challenges of the degenerative condition that affects at least 500,000 Americans. April was the birth month of James Parkinson, the English surgeon and paleontologist who first identified the sym...
posted: March 3, 2024
March is National Kidney Month! Did you know that 1 in 3 American adults is at risk for kidney disease – and 37 million actually have it? Alarmingly, most of those 37 million American adults don’t know it.Our kidneys are powerhouses for our body. They regulate fluid levels, a...
posted: March 3, 2024
Capital Health Plan joins the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in recognizing March as National Nutrition Month! The FDA outlined its initiative for this year’s recognition to include sodium reduction, maternal and infant nutrition, labeling, and consumer education.Every...
posted: March 3, 2024
“I feel fine. I see a doctor when I’m sick. Why do I need a primary care doctor?”Reactive health care can lead to issues you didn’t know you had and can keep you from living life at your healthiest. Instead of being reactive, be proactive!According to the National Institu...
posted: February 2, 2024
February brings us Valentine’s Day, an annual ritual for lovers everywhere, dedicated to matters of the heart. But in a very different way, the entire month is devoted to matters of the heart designed to keep us healthy and alive. It’s American Hearth Month, and the Centers f...
posted: February 2, 2024
We hear a lot about the positive power of lifestyle changes, but few people know there is an actual field of medicine devoted to Lifestyle Medicine. According to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), this field uses six kinds of healthy behavior – a whole-food, pre...
posted: January 1, 2024
More and more Floridians are struggling with their weight, a concern that often (but not always) has a negative impact on mood, self-esteem, joint health, sleep, arterial health, and inflammation – and can even affect social aspects like job promotions, friendships, and more in...
posted: January 1, 2024
Aging is a gift, though not one given to everyone. If you are fortunate enough to receive this gift, you know that it comes with changes to both your body and your mind. That’s why it’s important to prioritize your well-being and make conscious decisions every day to benefit ...
posted: December 12, 2023
One of the simplest, but most effective, ways to protect yourself from diseases is properly washing your hands. Maintaining good hygiene can keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy, especially during the colder months.Hand-washing is a simple task, but it’s more than mere...
posted: December 12, 2023
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