How Can Stress Impact My Health? When you are experiencing a stress trigger, your brain sends hormones through your body to reflect that. These stress hormones are similar to a “fight or flight” response—but with general stress, the issue is often more abstract so the...
Is Everyone Allergic to Poison Ivy? Poison ivy, oak and sumac all secrete an oil that can cause a significant allergic reaction in humans if it comes into contact with your skin. While not every person is allergic to this oil, the only way to know for sure is to...
What’s My Risk of Getting COVID-19? We’re all at risk of developing COVID-19, which is a type of the coronavirus that’s spread through airborne particles. Some of us, though, are at a higher risk. That includes those who are age 65 and older, as well as anyone who is...
Is the Sun Really That Dangerous? The sun emits ultraviolet rays with two types—ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B. While the two types of rays work slightly differently, both can cause damage to your skin and lead to an increased risk of developing skin cancer. In fact,...
Am I at Risk for a Stroke? The short answer is: yes. Every person is at risk. But some people have a higher risk than others. There are both controllable and non-controllable risk factors. You can’t control your age, gender or family medical history. But you can take...
Why Is Vitamin D So Important? Vitamin D doesn’t just help to improve your mood and lower your risk for anxiety and depression. It also plays a vital role in promoting bone growth and absorbing calcium. When you have a vitamin D deficiency, you run the risk of having...
