It’s Occupational Therapy Month!

It’s Occupational Therapy Month!

When is occupational therapy month? OT Month is celebrated in April to recognize and honor the work of occupational therapists (OTs), occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), and students in the field. What is occupational therapy? OT practitioners work with...
What is Diabetes?

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a condition that occurs when your blood glucose (sugar) levels are too high. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes: This type occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. It’s...
Brain Injury Awareness Month – MARCH

Brain Injury Awareness Month – MARCH

According to the Brain Injury Association of America, a person in the U.S. will experience a brain injury every 13 seconds. With the high volume of brain injuries on a daily basis, it is only right that we would stay vigilant to what traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)...
Sleep hygiene

Sleep hygiene

Sleep hygiene is crucial because it directly impacts the quality of sleep which in turn affects your overall health and well-being. Good sleep hygiene involves creating an environment and following habits that promote consistent, restful sleep. Here’s why it’s...
Heart Health Month

Heart Health Month

While most people recognize February as the month of Valentine’s day, there is another part of February to shine light on. February is Heart Health Awareness month. Your heart is a vital organ that circulates oxygen throughout your body, pumps blood, maintains your...
Cognitive Impairment and Diabetes 

Cognitive Impairment and Diabetes 

Cognitive Impairment and Diabetes  Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide, and its prevalence in the United States has been steadily rising. While much attention is given to the physical complications of diabetes—such as heart...