Tip/Thought of the Day

Emergency Medical Treatment

The Emergency Medical Treatment Act was created because patients were actually turned away from emergency rooms around the country, some left to die on their doorstep, because they couldn’t pay for treatments. The federal government created a law that made it impossible to be so ruthless. Passed by Congress in 1986, it required hospital emergency… Continue reading Emergency Medical Treatment

Weight Loss

Decreased Feelings of Isolation in Obese Adults Lowers Risk of Death

As humans, we depend on our community. Whether that is family, friends, work, neighbors, or even people we meet in seemingly simple and fleeting ways. Have you ever felt incredibly uplifted from a single, isolated conversation with a total stranger? Thats the power of connection. Isolation can be a deadly thing. Studies show that people… Continue reading Decreased Feelings of Isolation in Obese Adults Lowers Risk of Death

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Tip/Thought of the Day

Protect the Skin You’re In

Your skin is the largest organ of the body and protects the internal components from the outside environment. Sources share that your skin makes up roughly 16% of your total body mass. But your skin is more than just a barrier- it helps regulate your temperature, receives sensory information, and also stores water and fat.… Continue reading Protect the Skin You’re In