By: Maya Harris Burnout is something anyone can fall victim to. We all have bad days at work, but when it happens consistently it’s time to make a change. Hello, Loves! I’m not sure about you all, but I have experienced some serious burnout at work. What is burnout? The World Health Organization now classifies burnout as a “syndrome conceptualized as resulting from … [Read more...] about Four ways to combat burnout at work
Health and Fitness
Keeping New Year’s Resolution: Here’s how to get more done in the gym in less time
Getting into a fitness routine is hard enough on its own. Your hectic schedule with work, kids, and maybe even a social life can tempt you to put your fitness on a back burner for good. It’s no wonder why skipping your gym session is so tempting, when making it to the gym can take up so much time out of your day. You have to get dressed, hop in the car, sit in traffic, lock … [Read more...] about Keeping New Year’s Resolution: Here’s how to get more done in the gym in less time
Prediabetic? Here are 4 steps to turn your diagnosis around!
A prediabetes diagnosis can be scary, especially if you don’t know much about the disease. However, getting diagnosed with prediabetes can actually be a benefit to you because it allows you to change your habits before this disease turns into type 2 diabetes. One of the best ways to do that is to improve your eating habits. Here are some tips to improve your diet and help you … [Read more...] about Prediabetic? Here are 4 steps to turn your diagnosis around!
Make Your Weight Loss Goals a Reality
Losing weight is a highly personal journey as a wide range of factors can affect a person’s ability to do so. There’s no one approach to weight loss; rather, the best approach is the one that fits your life and body best. Get motivated to reach your weight loss goals with these expert tips. Set realistic goals. Most experts agree you shouldn’t lose more than 1-2 pounds per … [Read more...] about Make Your Weight Loss Goals a Reality
Art of Health Event on Friday December 27
Sickle cell patient gives the gift of music at Ascension St. Joseph
By Karen Stokes Beautiful music has a calming effect and calm is important to hospital health care providers and patients. Jonathan Hood, a sickle cell patient, is giving back to the hospital where he spent time by sharing his talent playing piano in the lobby at Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital. “The reason I play at hospitals is I feel indebted,” said Hood. “The … [Read more...] about Sickle cell patient gives the gift of music at Ascension St. Joseph
Are you “blind” to the fact that your vision may not be as good as you think?
By Cheryl L. Dejewski “Often when I tell a patient that they have a serious eye condition like glaucoma or macular degeneration, they’ll respond, ‘But, I can see fine’ or ‘I haven’t noticed anything wrong with my eyes,’” reports Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists, an ophthalmology practice that has overseen the care of 185,000+ area residents. He adds, … [Read more...] about Are you “blind” to the fact that your vision may not be as good as you think?
African American boys and men in America are killing themselves and no one seems to care
By: Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni Jr., Men's Health Network African American boys and men in America continue to kill themselves at an alarming rate. Over the past several months, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released several reports about the demographics of this national disgrace. Black men and boys continue to have a higher death rate in nine of the 10 … [Read more...] about African American boys and men in America are killing themselves and no one seems to care
Leading HIV health care organization renames as Vivent Health
On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) announced it is changing its name to Vivent Health. The new name will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Following recent mergers with Rocky Mountain CARES in Denver, Colorado and St. Louis Effort for AIDS in Missouri, Vivent Health is expanding across the country to ensure people living with and at … [Read more...] about Leading HIV health care organization renames as Vivent Health
Twelve tips for staying healthy during the holidays
With the holiday season in full swing, managing your health might be the last thing on your mind. To help stay healthy and safe this holiday season, the CDC has released tips for enjoying the holidays while being mindful of your health. 1. Holiday gatherings provide opportunities to come in contact with pathogens, and the CDC reminds us that, while it may be the most … [Read more...] about Twelve tips for staying healthy during the holidays