How to Be Prepared for an Asthma Attack
An asthma attack can hit fast, and once your chest tightens and every breath turns into a struggle, that is no time to start working out what to do. The good news is that a little preparation goes a long...
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Sexual Health Awareness Month / STI Prevention
Every September, health groups across the country spotlight a topic many of us would rather skip past: our sexual health. Sexual Health Awareness Month is a yearly nudge to treat this part of your body the same way you treat...
National Breastfeeding Month: JMS Postpartum Care Programs
Every August, families across the country pause to talk about something that matters deeply but doesn’t always get enough airtime: feeding your baby and caring for yourself after delivery. National Breastfeeding Month, recognized by the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee, is a...
UV Safety Month: Protect Your Skin and Schedule Your Skin Cancer Screening
You spend more time outdoors once summer hits, maybe at the pool, out in the yard, or chasing the kids around the park. The warmth feels wonderful. Your skin, though, pays a quiet price for all those extra hours in...
Why You Should Never Skip Your Annual Eye Exam
Think about everything your eyes get you through in a single day. Reading, driving, keeping up with your kids, staying on top of work. Yet, for most people, booking a regular eye exam keeps getting pushed to the bottom of...
Dealing With Seasonal Asthma
Most people know that asthma affects the lungs. What’s less talked about is how much the time of year can play into it. Asthma is a long-term condition where the airways become irritated and narrowed, making it harder to breathe...
Alcohol and Heart Health
Most people only associate alcohol with its psychoactive effects. However, the truth is that the effects of alcohol consumption can extend to other parts of the body, including the heart. This often depends on how much and how often you...
Preventive Health Screenings Everyone Should Get
Most medical conditions develop gradually and may not show warning signs in the early stages. You may only realize something is wrong once symptoms become severe or the condition has already progressed. That’s why we recommend regular preventative health screenings....
Heart Health for the Whole Family: How to Build Healthy Habits Together
Heart disease does not just affect one person. It affects households. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that cardiovascular disease causes about 1 in 3 deaths in the United States. Someone dies from it every 34 seconds. That...
Ways to Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure can creep up quietly. You may go about your day feeling fine while your arteries work harder than they should. When the numbers stay high over time, the force against your artery walls increases the risk for...