Over 80 percent of people in the U.S. report that the crisis in Ukraine and current inflation are significant sources of stress. It's normal to feel anxiety, grief, or pressure regarding the present struggle besieging Ukraine. No one can predict how or when this conflict will end, therefore, the uncertainty can take its toll on your health and sense of safety. Nevertheless, you can take steps to safeguard your health, cope with anxiety, and be a source of support for others.  Effects of Developing News about the War  War anxiety can have significant effects on our physical and mental well-being....

Millions of people in the United States misuse opioids, with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimating that more than 10 million people ages 12 or older struggled with opioid abuse within a recent year. Opioids accounted for two-thirds of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in a recent year, as well.  Families of those who have succumbed to opiate addiction, local governments, and members of the medical community at large, have been attempting to hold major drug companies accountable for the manufacturing and sale of these addictive medications, citing deceptive marketing practices...

Keeping up with Federal guidelines, public health recommendations, and state, local, and school mask mandates could make anyone dizzy. But now, more than ever, it is essential to be informed of these policies as many states and schools are aligned with federal guidelines to relax mask mandates. Why Now? The first thing you might ask is, "Why Now?" after two years of ever-shifting policies about whether you should mask or not. So here are a few reasons: New omicron infections in the U.S. have plummeted 90% from a pandemic high in a little over a month. According to data compiled by...

Many people cut back on sleep to focus more on work, personal obligations, or leisure. Unfortunately, being sleep-deprived can harm your general health, putting you at risk for certain chronic conditions. Proper self-care includes good sleep hygiene, which refers to the behavioral and environmental routines promoting good sleep.  March 18 is World Sleep Day, established by the World Sleep Society. This year’s theme of Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World presents an opportunity to increase awareness of how sleep affects overall health. This annual event also calls attention to sleep-related...

Many people might not realize that the natural place to build your body is in the kitchen. Most health educators and communicators understand that the science is pretty clear about how making healthy food choices—the right foods in the right amounts—can help people achieve good health. Unfortunately, the struggle can be in creating and communicating messages that resonate with audiences.  The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics designates March as National Nutrition Month® to encourage people to learn how to make sound decisions about food and incorporate diet into their daily health routine....