Tag: Health Matters
The Rise of Gray-Area Drinking in Women
By Sarah Carstens, LCSW, LCADC
Do you ever find yourself reaching for a drink to cope with stress? Do you secretly worry that you are...
Prioritize Cardiovascular Health Today for Longer, Healthier Future
By Desiree M. Younes, MD
Did you know that nearly half of all people in the United States have some type of cardiovascular disease?
That's according...
Help is Critical for Children Who Self-Injure
By Carolyn G. Bernacki, DO
As a parent, it can be devastating to discover that your child is self-injuring.
Initially, you might not be able to...
Ensuring Your Child Gets the Nutrition They Need
By Alicia Brennan, MD
It's a situation that has befallen almost every parent more than once in their quest to make sure their child eats...
Responding to the Unique Needs of Hospitalized Patients with Dementia
By Jessie Twerdak, BSN
Being hospitalized can be a stressful experience for many people.
But for individuals suffering with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia it...
Young People Struggling to ‘Adult’ Need Extra Support
By Pete Maclearie, MSW, LCSW
When someone turns 18 there's no flip of the switch that illuminates the path to independence and adulthood.
Often, young adults flounder...
