Features Events Calendar Browse by Topic How to check for testicular cancer: Do a self-exam today November 24, 2021 INFECTION PREVENTION April 30, 2021 Questions about COVID-19? — 4-30-2021 (video) read more SURGERY April 7, 2021 Don’t Ignore Groin Pain or Swelling read more TRAUMA & EMERGENCY CARE April 8, 2021 Turn Around, Don’t Drown — Plus Other Ways to Stay Safe during a Flood read more TRAUMA & EMERGENCY CARE April 19, 2021 Emergency Resources read more MOST POPULAR POSTS August 5, 2020 5 Things You Can Do at Home to Relieve Joint Pain… February 17, 2021 Dangerous Flu Symptoms You Should Never Ignore January 14, 2021 How to Avoid the Highly Contagious Stomach Flu April 23, 2021 The Single Step You Can Take to Reverse the Toll of… July 24, 2020 Bad Blood: Anemia Symptoms, Solutions and a New… MISSION HEALTH ON SOCIAL November 17, 2021 5 ways to stay healthy during holiday travel If you’re looking to make holiday travel plans this season, there are a few things to keep in mind as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Most importantly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that anyone who travels be fully vaccinated. Since you may be asked to provide proof of your vaccination status, travel […] read more November 15, 2021 Digital detox: Why scaling back your screen time is important With so many different devices available, such as smartphones, tablets and laptops, it’s easy to spend several hours a day staring at a screen. But all of that screen time can be detrimental to our physical and mental health if we’re not careful. A digital detox can help prevent some of the drawbacks of overexposure […] read more November 8, 2021 Ready to run? How to start a couch to 5k plan Jogging is a fantastic way to get your heart pumping, but if you haven’t gone running in a while — or ever — it might seem daunting to find your stride at first. But it doesn’t have to be. There are different variations of the so-called “couch to 5k plan” to get you on your […] read more October 26, 2021 Clearing up the confusion between good and bad cholesterol If you’re wondering about good and bad cholesterol and what they mean for your health, you’re not alone. Even people with the highest risk of heart disease may have a hard time understanding the connection between high cholesterol levels and heart health and what they can do to lower their levels.Here we’ll describe the differences […] read more October 14, 2021 Easy spine-strengthening exercises to improve spinal health at home What’s the first thing you do when you stand up after an hour of watching TV or a long drive? You stretch. That’s because even just an hour of sitting can cause some stiffness in the spine. Stretches and other spine-strengthening exercises can help keep your spine flexible and mobile as well as counteract the […] read more October 11, 2021 Cybersecurity: Tips to keep your information secure The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has seen a surge in demand for contactless, digital payment as a way to limit in-person transactions. If you decide to pay your healthcare (or other) bill online, be sure you are doing so securely. Follow these steps to reduce the risk of criminals stealing your sensitive information. Sign up for […] read more October 6, 2021 The 2021-2022 flu shot season: 4 things you need to know Flu season in the United States typically lasts from October until May, although most activity peaks between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get the flu shot, preferably by the end of October. Here are four things you […] read more September 30, 2021 COVID booster shots and additional doses: what we currently know According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of the U.S. population is now vaccinated against COVID-19. Approximately 178 million Americans are fully vaccinated, and more than 209 million have received at least one dose. As part of the ongoing fight against COVID-19, in August 2021 the Department of Health and […] read more September 11, 2021 Age-related changes and physical decline: What to look for and how to combat it As we age, our bodies naturally begin to change, and it may become more difficult to do things as we once did. Some of these changes can be obvious, while others may be more subtle. Fortunately, some age-related changes can be combated through diet and exercise. Here’s what to keep in mind. Musculoskeletal changes According […] read more Show More » Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Share