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Isolation and Loneliness Among New Mothers Can Lead to Postpartum Anxiety and Depression

The arrival of a new baby brings many challenges. First-time mothers have to learn how to provide around-the-clock care for a newborn while managing their own physical and mental health as they recover from labor and delivery. The first three months of a baby’s life are often thought of as the “fourth trimester,” as mothers must be so closely connected… Read More »Isolation and Loneliness Among New Mothers Can Lead to Postpartum Anxiety and Depression

Vaccines Children Need: Recommendations for Ages 0-2

Vaccines for infants and children save lives. Globally, it’s estimated that 2 million to 3 million deaths are prevented each year thanks to childhood vaccination efforts. In the U.S., experts estimate childhood vaccines among each birth cohort prevent 20 million illnesses and more than 40,000 deaths.  From birth to age two years of age, health officials recommend infants and toddlers receive vaccinations on a… Read More »Vaccines Children Need: Recommendations for Ages 0-2

How Stress Can Influence Weight Gain

Work deadlines. Family relationship drama. Health issues. The pinch of inflation at the grocery store. Stress can come from many different sources, and each person experiences and reacts to it in different ways. Stress may also have visible consequences – one of which is weight gain.  Stress and weight gain A 2022 poll conducted for the American Psychological Association showed that more… Read More »How Stress Can Influence Weight Gain

Ways We All Can Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

One of the most common chronic illnesses amongst children is obesity – affecting more than 14.4 million children in the U.S. Rates of childhood obesity have risen in recent decades and are partially linked to an increase in consumption of highly processed low-nutrition foods and sugary drinks. Less physical activity, partially due to increased use of technology, has also played… Read More »Ways We All Can Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

Disordered Eating vs. Feeding and Eating Disorders: Signs to Watch For

Rates of feeding and eating disorders – especially among teenagers – skyrocketed during the pandemic. Calls to help lines nearly doubled. With routines disrupted and increased isolation, many individuals turned to social media and emotional eating to fill the void. Additionally, many people delayed annual physicals and other preventive health care visits. The uncertainties of 2020 built a perfect storm for eating disorders. … Read More »Disordered Eating vs. Feeding and Eating Disorders: Signs to Watch For

6 Health and Food Trends to Watch in 2023

With the new year comes an increased emphasis on “wellness” as people make their New Year’s resolutions – including better health, better fitness, and better nutrition. Too often, however, these resolutions can lead to unhealthy habits or choices when in pursuit of a goal.  It’s important to understand that the wellness market is an industry with many players and is… Read More »6 Health and Food Trends to Watch in 2023

Tips for Maximizing Your Grocery Budget

It’s no secret inflation has influenced spending habits across the nation. Many Americans have made lifestyle changes to adjust, and food insecurity is becoming more prominent. In fact, food inflation outpaced overall inflation in 2022. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, prices of food bought at the grocery store or supermarket increased 12.4% from October 2021 to October 2022. While food inflation… Read More »Tips for Maximizing Your Grocery Budget

Doctor’s Appointments Adults Should Make in the New Year

It’s a fresh new year and a perfect time to get health screenings, immunizations and annual check-ups scheduled. Preventive care measures, such as yearly exams and screenings, can help identify and monitor areas of concern. Health screenings can detect diseases or chronic conditions in their earliest stages when treatment plans are most successful. If any concerns are detected, physicians can… Read More »Doctor’s Appointments Adults Should Make in the New Year