Halloween is a time for spooky costumes, haunted houses, and, of course, mountains of candy. While savoring a sweet treat is a cherished tradition, a few confections are packed with alarming amounts of sugar.
Can You Nap Your Way to Better Health?
Sleep is critical for good health. In a world buzzing with information and endless demands on our time, body, and mind, however, the value of a good night’s sleep often gets buried under the weight of our to-do lists.
Para …
Signs You May Have an Iron Deficiency
If you’ve been extra tired lately and find yourself dragging throughout the day, it may not be directly related to a lack of sleep, your stress level, workload, or the latest virus making the rounds. The culprit might just be …
Celebrating National Advanced Practice Provider Week
This year, Cooper is joining over 100 organizations across the country in celebrating National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, from September 25 through September 29. This celebration brings APPs together as we recognize, celebrate, bring awareness, and highlight the unique …
The Painful Truth About Shingles
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For many adults, contracting chickenpox was a childhood rite of passage. Fast forward to adulthood, and one in three adults who had chickenpox as a kid will go on to have …
Sepsis Awareness Month – Why Is TIME Important?
Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.
Like strokes and heart attacks, sepsis is a medical emergency that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. Patients with sepsis can …
September is Sepsis Awareness Month
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. In the 20 seconds it takes you to read this, another person in the U.S. will be diagnosed with sepsis. For the 1.7 million people diagnosed with sepsis each year, rapid recognition and treatment are …
Lunchtime Superfoods: Your Guide to a Midday Energy Boost
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Fall presents the perfect opportunity to hit the reset button on our health and wellness goals. As kids’ lunchboxes make their return and busy schedules fill our calendars, there’s no better …
What is Merkel Cell Cancer? Dr. Jamin C. Morrison Explains
Today, we fondly remember the iconic musician Jimmy Buffett, whose music brought joy to so many lives. His recent battle with Merkel cell cancer (MCC) has prompted us to raise awareness about this lesser-known but critical health concern.
Merkel cell …
International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. According to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one million people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose1. Those who find themselves caught in a …