If you’ve found yourself feeling like your joint pain is worse in the colder weather months-you are not alone. Barometric pressure measures the weight of the air in the atmosphere pressing down on us. When barometric pressure is lower, the weather tends to be cooler as well. Cold weather causes the oily fluid between our…
Mindful Eating The holiday season can be a joyous time spent with our loved ones. For many people, it can also be a bit stressful due to the temptation that comes along with our common seasonal foods. This is why mindful eating is essential. Mindful eating involves observing how the food makes you feel…
LGBTQ History Month LGBTQ History Month is a way to encourage schools, media, and other institutions devoted to sharing knowledge to amplify the important stories of the LGBTQ community. LGBTQ History Month was created in 1994 by Rodney Wilson, a high school history teacher in Missouri. In 1995, the General Assembly of the National Education…
Staying Active and Healthy as the Weather Cools: Fall Fitness Tips Ahh, the sweet season of fall. The days of pumpkin spice everything, back-to-school shopping, and yards full of colorful leaves are upon us. As the seasons change, many people find it hard to keep themselves motivated about their fitness. Whether it’s staying consistent despite…
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, and we couldn’t be more excited about sharing some insights. Unfortunately, mental health in men is often overlooked or ignored altogether. By educating people more about mental health issues in men, we can make a positive difference in how people view and discuss men’s mental health. At Bethany Medical,…
Many people struggle with mental illness. In fact, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. suffer from a mental disorder in a given year. As a society, we have been paying more attention than ever to mental health in the past few years, largely due to COVID-19. When the coronavirus hit, people were forced to…
We strive to promote good digestive health at our state-of-the-art Peters Endoscopy Center as well as diagnose and treat diseases of the digestive tract. But, did you know that the trillions of bacteria in your intestinal tract play a role in your heart health and mental health too? According to Heart.org, evidence suggests that the…
February is Heart Health Month, and it’s a great time to focus on ways to keep your heart healthy. It’s important to raise awareness about cardiovascular health, and how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle so that more people can take steps to protect their hearts. This year, the federally designated event, American Heart Month, is…