Headaches can be quite annoying but usually, we can easily deal with them by popping a pain reliever and lying down for a bit. However, for some people, headaches can be much more than just a passing discomfort – they can be debilitating, chronic, and even life-threatening. In this article, we’ll explore the different types […]
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. with more than five million cases diagnosed each year. It also is the most preventable cancer with the majority of cases associated with exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. As we get into the warmer months of the year, it is a good time […]
Continue readingOutside Activity is a Health Win/Win
Your parents may have been solely thinking of themselves (and some peace and quiet) when they hollered at you to, “Go outside and play!” But they were actually doing you a two-fold favor. The physical and mental health benefits from being active outside makes for an impressive pairing. Get Outdoorsy The necessity of exercising has […]
Continue readingStress, Anxiety and Sleep
Stress can play a negative role in many areas of our lives, including the quality and quantity of the sleep we get. As a result, we are left feeling tired, cranky, and blue. If you’re not getting enough quality sleep, it’s important to know you’re not alone. In a 2017 sleep survey conducted by Johns […]
Continue readingApril is Stress Awareness Month
Although April is Stress Awareness Month, stress affects everyone regardless of the year, month or day. Some of us deal with it remarkably well, while others struggle to put their stressors at bay. Regardless of where you fall on this spectrum, it’s important that we recognize and confront our stress in order to maintain our […]
Continue readingGetting To Know Sports Medicine with Dr. Jason Lee
April, 2022 – Getting To Know Sports Medicine with Dr. Jason Lee In this Optimal Health episode, Dr. Jason Lee, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, sits down with host Pete Waggoner to discuss all things sports medicine. Dr. Lee offers an in-depth explanation of what sports medicine is, how physicians like him work with the […]
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