Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of deaths during the 2017-2018 flu season, with the death toll reaching more than 80,000 people in the United States alone. It is important to get a flu vaccine because:

Trader Joe’s products are hidden gems, especially in the fall with its cauliflower products. Cauliflower is low in calories and has a load of vitamins and antioxidants, which help with collagen production, gastrointestinal health and reducing high blood pressure. Below is a list of cauliflower products every person needs to have in their fridge or pantry this season:

If you’re a follower of fitness trends, you’ve definitely heard the acronym HIIT being used on Instagram pages or YouTube accounts, referencing the newest way to work out. But what the heck is it?

Healthy Aging Month might be coming to an end, but being mindful of your health is a year-round responsibility.

Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are often not addressed in the workplace until there’s a crisis. Interventions and practices that promote good mental health in the workplace can include:

Many entrepreneurs attribute their success and why they are able to achieve so much to diet and exercise. Personally, working out and eating healthy have allowed me to have more focus and energy, in addition to a routine I can carry over to my work. It has also helped me to replace bad habits (like happy hours) with a more health-based routine.

As working professionals, we’re all too familiar with the afternoon slump, as productivity and motivation often decline in our post-lunch exhaustion. Most people don’t take naps while at work, but could there be benefits to midday rest?

Uh oh. A new study has some scary implications for our reliance on cellphones, tablets and computer screens. Those blue-tinged displays could lead to serious eye problems – maybe even blindness.

Being proactive is key to good health. Along with exercise and eating well, perform these easy at-home health checks:

I love napping and wish my office had a comfy couch. While there are drawbacks to napping, such as waking up feeling groggy, or napping so long that it interferes with your nighttime sleep, there are also some benefits:

The National Sleep Foundation says, “In general, most healthy adults need seven to nine hours of sleep a night.” During the winter you may be getting proper sleep and, come summer, you may feel sluggish. Don’t worry, this is normal.

One thing not trending this June? “Dad bods.” June is National Men’s Health Month, and because it’s never too early to be proactive about your health, here are some ways you can take charge:

Long, dark, cold days got you feeling down and dreaming of spring? Here are some tips to defeat the winter doldrums:

The battle of the bulge gets tricky when traveling. But there’s no need to ditch your routine and compromise your exercise plan when you’re on the road.

In the United States, it is estimated that 30% of adults and 60% of adolescents are sleep deprived. Sleep and recovery have major effects on our health and can cause serious bodily harm.

Regardless of what business you’re in, many offices share a common similarity: a sedentary work culture. Studies show sitting is a major contributor to employee health issues. Try these simple tips to minimize the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle and create a ripple effect that could change office culture for good.

HIV/AIDS remains a serious problem in the Mid-South. According to recent statistics, more than 6,000 people are currently living with the disease in Shelby County. The number accounts for more than 40 percent of cases in Tennessee.

A St. Jude patient is garnering social media attention after being featured on the “Today Show.”

Family members who lost their son three years ago heard his heart beat again.

Some people look good with a mustache – some not as flattering. But regardless of thickness, color or style, November is a month to embrace them all for a good cause.

Brown Missionary Baptist Church is partnering with Baptist Hospital to provide free health screenings for men at its Man Up Health Summit on Saturday, October 28, at 9:00 a.m.

Research by the Mayo Clinic suggests inactivity at your desk job could be slowly killing you. Here are some insider tips to easily increase your activity around the office:

Summers can be brutal. Unfortunately, as the temperatures rise, so do our chances of experiencing illness or death caused by extreme heat. We can’t prevent soaring temperatures and oppressive humidity, but we can prevent heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.

Text, email, voice mail, instant message, social media … we love it and hate it.

A recent study says the Bluff City is one of the nation’s most stressed-out metropolises.

Sitting is the new smoking. Meetings are the biggest time-wasters at work. Studies show walking meetings boost creativity and collaboration when done in groups of 2-4 people.