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…
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…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month It’s essential to shed light on the topic of suicide because it affects millions of Americans every year. Though the conversation isn’t easy to have, silence can have tragic results. The goal of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is to shift public perception and spread hope and vital information to…