Do you take your medications as prescribed? Do you take it at the right time, in the right way and frequency? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates non-adherence causes 30 to 50 percent of chronic disease treatment failures and 125,000 deaths per year in this country. Twenty five to 50 percent of […]

No doubt that obesity is one of the biggest health issues around the world, and the cause of several preventable diseases. In the United States, obesity accounts for 9 percent of all medical spending or $147 billion per year. People who are obest spend almost $1,500 more each year on healthcare and beyond those costa […]

Pink water in fountains, pink out football games, pink socks, pink ribbons. By now, we all know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the time of year when we wear pink to raise awareness and show our support. Unfortunately, it isn’t enough to bring awareness that breast cancer exists and women should get […]

With the start of the new school year comes new routines for students and families. For some college students, moving out of the house can be an exciting time, but for others, it can bring on an extra level of stress. According to the American Psychological Association, 61% of students seeking counseling report anxiety. Other […]