What is Wellness?

Think of wellness and good physical and mental health may come to mind. However, that is not all. Total wellness means overall well-being, which also includes equipping yourself with knowledge and building meaningful social connections to support you at every point in life. Wellness is not a destination. Wellness is a journey. Understanding the Four […]

Diabetes Technology: Keeping the Chronic Condition in Check

Technological innovations in the field of diabetes are developing at a rapid pace with the promise to ease the daily struggles of patients suffering from the condition. Diabetic patients face everyday challenges like painful finger pricks to track glucose, troubleshooting glucose fluctuations, or deciding how much insulin to take. There are many different technologies to […]

Influenza Vaccination 101

What is influenza and how will it affect me? Seasonal influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms include sudden fever, chills, body aches, sore throat, cough, and headache. Transmission occurs through respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes. Unlike the common cold, influenza can potentially cause severe illness […]