| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Food allergies are more than just a dietary inconvenience—they’re a serious and growing public health issue that affects millions of people around the world. In the United States alone, an estimated 1 in 13 children has a food allergy, and adults aren’t immune either; some develop new food allergies … Read more
| By Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, RN | By this time of year, most well-intentioned resolutions made for the New Year have already been abandoned. Research shows that only about six percent of people in the United States, and about nine percent of people in the United Kingdom, who make New Year resolutions keep them throughout … Read more
| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Sleep is one of the most fundamental aspects of our health, yet many people struggle to get enough of it. A good night’s sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it’s absolutely essential for our physical health, mental well-being, and daily performance. Despite its importance, millions of people experience sleep problems … Read more
| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Cardiovascular disease (CVD) describes conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. A primary cause is atherosclerosis, which occurs when plaque accumulates in arterial walls, narrowing them and impeding blood flow. This can lead to serious events like heart attacks or strokes. But the term CVD also includes other … Read more
| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself. It’s about more than just looking good in your favorite jeans; it’s about feeling good, improving your overall health, and enhancing your quality of life. Many people start the New Year with … Read more
| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder, a type of depression that usually occurs during specific seasons, most often beginning in late fall or winter as the days get shorter and there’s less daylight. It sometimes coincides with the time change from daylight saving time to standard time, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Community colleges offer essential pathways for students of all backgrounds to achieve their educational goals, whether they hope to earn a certificate or their associate’s degree, or transfer to a four-year school. Of all community college students, 80% intend to transfer to a university. According to The Chronicle of Higher … Read more
| By Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, RN | Autumn has arrived, and most of us recently adjusted our clocks to fall backward one hour, ending daylight saving time for 2024 and giving us the chance to recoup that hour of sleep we lost by springing forward last March. If you felt a disruption to your internal … Read more
| By Gale Staff | One of the key issues facing community colleges is not just getting students in the classroom—but helping them to succeed once they’re there. Nearly half of students drop out within a year, and only 40% complete a degree or certificate within six years. According to a 2023 study from New … Read more
| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Epilepsy is a chronic (long-term) neurological disorder where people have repeated seizures because of unusual or abnormal electrical activity in the brain. These seizures can show up in many different ways, from nearly imperceptible moments of zoning out to intense shaking and severe convulsions. There are many different potential … Read more