The holiday season is here and while some may fa-la-la-la-la in holiday cheer, many of us experience a higher level of stress during this time. This increased stress may come from excessive commitments, increased eating and spending time with family (or even the notion of doing so). Whatever the cause, it’s important to know that […]

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of what you eat is turned into sugar which is released into your bloodstream. As your blood sugar levels go up, your pancreas releases insulin to signal your body’s cells to use that blood sugar for energy. People with diabetes […]

Take some time today to plan what you are going to eat tomorrow. Dice up some veggies, wash and separate your fruit, cook up some chicken, order some freezer containers, or make a grocery list today. We know your time is important to you Meal prepping is a trend that’s been making its way around […]

Did you know that two out of every three caregivers in the United States are women? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), women who are caregivers are at greater risk of poor physical and mental health. Toss a pandemic into the mix, and the stress level rises, making it more critical […]

You may have heard that heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, causing about one out of every four deaths. But what exactly is “heart disease”? While it can refer to several different types of heart ailments, the most common type is coronary artery disease (CHD), which can lead to a […]