Why is Blood Donation Important?
Your summer calendar may already be somewhat full with family vacations, gatherings, and a little down time planned. But in honor of World Blood Donor Day this month, we’d like to encourage you to consider adding one more thing to your list of summer goals. Donating...
How Does Summer Affect Mental Health?
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy,” the old song may go, but that isn’t the case for everyone. While others may be looking forward to family vacations, outdoor gatherings, and the laid-back vibe summer months can bring, for some, seasonal affective disorder (SAD)...
Skin Cancer Awareness and How to Protect Yourself
We’re all experiencing the benefits of extra sunshine that come with the spring and summer months, but too much of the sun’s harmful UV rays can lead to the most common — and most preventable — form of cancer in the U.S. Skin cancer impacts more than five million...
How Does Diet Affect IBD?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the umbrella term for two conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These conditions are chronic, meaning they don’t have a cure, and symptoms may go dormant or come on again in...