October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month – a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome and raise awareness of their abilities and accomplishments. Down syndrome is one of the most common types of intellectual disabilities. So it’s fitting that each October, we recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month to raise public awareness about the condition and …
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – a time to bring awareness to the most common non-skin cancer diagnosed in men and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men, after lung cancer. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland in the male reproductive system which produces fluid that makes up part of semen. Prostate …
August is back-to-school time! As you and your child prepare for the new school year, it’s also time to schedule their yearly wellness checkup. These checkups help prepare your child for the upcoming school year with health evaluations, but also serve as a great opportunity to check on their overall physical, mental and social health. …
Hally® Healthcast is the wellness podcast from Hally® health – your partner in helping you live your healthiest life. June is Aphasia Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to learn more about this important topic. Our featured expert is, Abby Franz, speech pathologist and clinical instructor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science …
June is National Men’s Health Month – the perfect time to bring awareness to the health issues all men face and to encourage the men in our lives to take care of themselves by eating right, exercising and working to prevent disease. How can they do that? By scheduling screenings, among other things. Read on! …
Your body and your brain need sleep. During sleep, the brain sorts through and stores information, replaces chemicals and even solves problems while you snooze. Most kids don’t get enough sleep. Kids ages 5 to 12 need nine to 12 hours of sleep each night. Not every child is the same, and some need more …
It’s important to not only know the signs of type 2 diabetes, but also the care options available – like diabetes reversal*. A medically supervised diabetes reversal program uses food as medicine to deliver life-changing benefits for you and your loved ones. Click here to learn more and see what can happen in just a …