Article Archives: Health

Nurture Friendships for Your Health

May 1, 2025 | by Weekly View

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. One ingredient for strong mental health is social connection. Humans are wired for social connection, but we have become isolated over time due to various reasons. According to an advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General in 2023, “lacking social connection can increase the risk for … Read More

Begin Your Healthy Diet Now

April 3, 2025 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

One of the best ways to prevent chronic diseases is to change your diet. A healthy diet can help prevent diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and many other illnesses from developing. It can also bolster your strength and improve your mood. Simple, smart steps now can set you on … Read More

Establish Good Sleep Hygiene to Improve Your Health

March 13, 2025 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Restless or limited hours of sleep do more than just make us feel tired and grumpy. Poor sleep can make it harder to lose weight and can lead to numerous serious health conditions. Your body needs those good hours of sleep to bolster your immune system and repair your cells. … Read More

Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer

January 16, 2025 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

None of us want to think about cancer, but with preventative steps, we can avoid one form of it that can be deadly for women. Cervical cancer develops in the cervix, located at the lower end of the uterus. The virus that causes it is so widespread that the Centers … Read More

It’s Not Too Late to Get Help Choosing Your Marketplace Plan

December 12, 2024 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

You still have time to choose your plan in the Health Insurance Marketplace at healthcare.gov. In order to have coverage by January 1, you will need to enroll by Dec. 15. You can still get coverage starting on Feb. 1 as long as you enroll by Jan. 15. After that … Read More