Many of us are either directly affected by or have loved ones who are affected by chronic health conditions. This is in fact, a sign of better healthcare from previous generations when most chronic health conditions were once fatal and not as understood. Living day-to-day with a chronic condition is still a struggle however, with

TRIGGER WARNING: Infant loss and pre-maturity Like many people, I’m a planner – authentically Type A. I typically developed a timeline for everything. So, what does one do when everything you have planned for literally falls apart? For some, it may look like losing out on a promotion that you have worked years to attain,

Many may find they experience a change in mood and energy levels as the days grow shorter and the temperature goes lower.  This seasonal affective disorder (also referred to as seasonal depression) is appropriately abbreviated, SAD!  Loss of daylight during the winter months can trigger feelings of sadness, lethargy, and a lack of motivation. In

We’ve been stuck inside during the winter months glaring at our screens and we’re finally ready to break through the winter blues and celebrate the warmth of the sun. Summer months are right around the corner and UV light can impact our eye health. Ultraviolet Awareness Month is an annual observance May 1-31 that aims to

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Domestic Violence Awareness month. These two causes disproportionately affect women more than men. 1 in 8 women develops breast cancer, compared to 1 in 800 men. The statistics for domestic violence are even higher, with an average of 1 in 3 women experiencing domestic violence in their lifetime,