How to manage your stress about novel coronavirus
For many, the COVID-19 outbreak is a source of great fear and anxiety. So, in addition to caring for your physical welfare, it’s also important to learn how to manage…
What you need to know about face masks and COVID-19
If you are looking for an image that screams coronavirus, it might be the face mask. The thin-folded material stretched across a wearer’s nose and mouth, then fastened behind their…
Coronavirus and COVID-19: Are pregnant women at higher risk?
If you’re pregnant, you likely have a lot of questions and concerns about how the coronavirus outbreak could affect you and your baby. Because this particular type of coronavirus, SARS-Cov-2…
Protect your family from coronavirus
Doing your best to avoid other people and public areas with the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) is not as easy as it sounds. Maybe you have a job or other…
Why social distancing is important to prevent coronavirus
You’re bummed that you can’t attend that concert or eat at your favorite restaurant, and staying at home all day is already getting boring. Though you may be tempted to…
Take action to prevent diabetes
Diabetes is a health concern for many in our community - particularly Hispanics and African-Americans who are diagnosed with this disease more often compared to other ethnic groups. More than…
Understanding and managing dementia
When an elderly loved one’s memory starts to slip, what is actually happening in their brains may not be immediately apparent. It could be dementia; it might be the early…
Tips to manage holiday stress and beat those holiday blues
The holidays can be stressful. Shopping, social events, debt, and other pressures can lead to anxiety. Missing loved ones and stewing about past events can also contribute. This change from…
Spooky but safe – Need to know safety tips for Halloween
Halloween is supposed to be spooky fun. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the busiest nights of the year for emergency departments — including University Hospital’s. It’s not hard to understand…
Know the symptoms of endometriosis – seek diagnosis early
Endometriosis is a chronic disease caused by the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) growing outside the uterus. According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, it affects one…