August is gastroparesis disease awareness month. Approximately five million Americans are afflicted with this chronic gastrointestinal disorder, but most Americans don’t know what it is. August is dedicated to promoting understanding disease symptoms and causes and disease awareness. What Is Gastroparesis? Gastroparesis, or delayed gastric emptying, causes the stomach to empty its contents very slowly…
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…
The Importance of Sleep Hygiene What is Sleep Hygiene? Sleep Hygiene refers to both your sleep environment and behavior. Setting a strict sleep schedule, following a bedtime routine, forming healthy habits, and optimizing your bedroom are all part of good hygiene. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 3 people in the U.S. don’t get…
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside! Cold weather affects our lungs in several ways. It’s known that people with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma, and COPD are more prone to aggravated symptoms. Still, even those without lung issues can experience difficulties breathing in the cold. For people without lung disease, it’s important to take most of…