I’ll be honest, staying active once you become a parent isn’t always easy. You’re tired, busy, and sometimes just want to sit down with a nice cup of tea and breathe. But movement doesn’t have to mean dragging yourself to the gym or committing to hour-long workouts. With a bit of creativity (and flexibility), you … Read more
Here are the top global health risks for 2025, based on current data and expert analyses: ⚕️ 1. Non‑communicable diseases (NCDs) Cardiovascular disease (heart attacks, stroke) remains the #1 global killer, causing ~18 million deaths yearly. High blood pressure affects 1.3 billion people, with poor treatment in many regions (theaustralian.com.au). Cancer, especially breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, stomach, … Read more
June is Pride Month. As told to Nicole Audrey Spector Growing up, I never really thought much about what it meant to be gay, bisexual or trans. I was raised in a Catholic household, and topics of sexuality and gender identity didn’t come up one way or another. I was at some point made aware … Read more
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — By the time Eric Tennant was diagnosed in 2023 with a rare cancer of the bile ducts, the disease had spread to his bones. He weighed 97 pounds and wasn’t expected to survive a year with stage 4 cancer. Two years later, grueling rounds of chemotherapy have slowed the cancer’s progress, even … Read more
Love is often seen as an elusive, subjective experience, yet it is a powerful force with concrete, measurable impacts on health. Love encompasses a spectrum of relationships beyond romantic attraction, including familial bonds, friendships, and self-love. Scientific research increasingly supports that love—whether received or given—affects physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This article will explore the … Read more
Introduction Many women experience sudden sadness, irritability, or uncontrollable crying before their period. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I cry so much before my period?”, you’re not alone. This emotional sensitivity is usually linked to hormonal fluctuations, but other factors like stress, diet, and underlying conditions (like PMDD) can play a role. In this detailed guide, we’ll … Read more
Delicious Egg, Bacon and Avo Breakfast Bowl Welcome to the HealthBuddy Blog! Today, I’m excited to share one of my favourite recipes from my Low Carb Recipe book, a delicious and nutritious Breakfast Dish. This dish is perfect for quick and balanced breakfast but equally well as a lunch or even a snack depending on … Read more
by Vince Kuraitis and Neil P. Jennings of Untangle Health Here’s an outline of today’s blog post: A Brief Recap: What are UDHPs? Thesis: EHRs Can Expand to Become UDHPs EHRs Currently Own the Customer Relationship Many Customers Have an “EHR-First” Preference for New Applications Epic and Oracle Health are Making Strong Movements Toward Becoming UDHPs Antithesis: EHRs Can … Read more
As summer arrives, you’re likely to spend more time outdoors with your children. Lots of us love this time of year and it’s great to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather. It’s worth being aware, however, of some common seasonal infections and hazards to help you spot illness more easily and take action if … Read more
Throughout our lives, the word “Depression” may have echoed to our ears a thousand times, isn’t it? Every second person talks about how they are going through a phase or have gone through a phase where everything seems dull and sad, and how they have lost interest in things that they once enjoyed, these are … Read more