(Akiit.com) Many people are under the impression that staying healthy and eating right is expensive. It’s true, it can be, and there is certainly evidence to suggest obesity is caused by socioeconomic factors. That said, despite the supposed high costs of staying healthy, there are ways to do it on a ...
(Akiit.com) As much as many of us would like to, we tend to understand that most people aren’t able to do everything by themselves. No man is an island, as the old saying goes. We all know how important it is to ask for help when you need it from your ...
(Akiit.com) There are many reasons why you – or someone you care about – might fall into a destructive cycle of behavior. Finding the cause is something to consider, but only when you have outright confronted the actual problem. Of course, to do that, you need to know what the problem ...
(Akiit.com) Our heart is the engine that keeps our body running. That’s why problems with the heart—such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure or heart failure—can significantly impact a person’s well-being, and, at worst, be life-threatening. During February, American Heart Month, we were able to shine a spotlight on ...
(Akiit.com) In my years working in healthcare, I have been blessed to see patients celebrate happy moments, but I have also witnessed times of profound grief. The loss of a baby is one such example that deals a devastating blow to our families, healthcare providers, communities and nation as a ...
(Akiit.com) Did the Freedom Caucus just pull the Republican Party back off the ledge, before it jumped to its death? A case can be made for that. Before the American Health Care Act, aka “Ryancare,” was pulled off the House floor Friday, it enjoyed the support — of 17 percent ...
(Akiit.com) The House Freedom Caucus and its chairman, North Carolina Republican Rep. Mark Meadows, are taking flak, many saying they are responsible for the failure to pass the American Health Care Act. With all other Republicans on board, a big assumption, the votes of the 29 members of the Freedom ...
(Akiit.com) There are so many interesting positive psychology exercises that I love to do, but one of my favorites is the three blessings exercise. It is so simple to do on an everyday basis, and it actually has health benefits. So here’s what you do. Before you go to sleep, take ...
(Akiit.com) Anyone that’s ever suffered a serious injury or physical condition knows just how frustrating they can be. In many cases, we can adjust to the pain with time. The one thing that never gets easier, though, is the restrictions it puts on your life. This is especially true when trying ...
(Akiit.com) Alcohol, for better or worse, is a staple of western society. While most of us have had some great experiences that involved alcohol in some way, countless people lose their lives every year to drink driving. What’s so tragic about this issue is that it’s easily avoidable, and many people ...
(Akiit.com) Recently, as I waited to begin a healthcare town hall with my congressional colleagues, John Sarbanes and Dutch Ruppersberger, I was filled with gratitude for the neighbors who were filling the large meeting room to capacity on a Sunday afternoon. “These good people get it,” I thought to myself. ...
(Akiit.com) Getting into sports is a great way to keep fit and enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. It also comes with the added bonus of socialising and making new friends. You can get to know people who have a similar mindset and the same passions. Maybe, after taking the family ...