For someone who lives with headaches, headache hygiene is the practice of making lifestyle changes that will help prevent headaches. There are a number of triggers for headaches that fall into seven categories: dietary, chronobiological (headaches that occur at a specific time of day), environmental, hormonal, stress, stress letdown, and physical. The first step is to identify what triggers affect your headache and then establish daily routines that lessen the frequency of these triggers.
September is Suicide Prevention Month – which aims to create hope through action by creating safe spaces for those struggling with the goal of preventing suicide all together. The issue is far reaching. Nearly 46,000 individuals died by suicide in 2020, and 46% of those people had a known mental health condition. Although mental health issues and illnesses, like depression, can lead to suicide, there are many reasons someone may decide to take their own life. However, most people believe that suicide can be prevented.
Health screenings can give you a snapshot of what’s happening inside your body at a given time and can provide additional pieces of information on the state of your health. While doctors can help keep patients on track and up to date with their health screenings, it's also important that patients are empowered to play an active role in their healthcare and can advocate for the tests and screenings they need.
The new coronavirus causes a condition called COVID-19 or the coronavirus disease 2019. This page will be updated with the latest information about the viral infection and disease.
This year, WABA’s emphasis for World Breastfeeding Week is on strengthening the capacity of actors that protect, promote and support breastfeeding across different levels of society including governments, health systems, workplaces and communities to provide and sustain breastfeeding-friendly environments for families in the post-pandemic world. According to WABA, breastfeeding can assist with sustainable development strategies post-pandemic, as it can improve nutrition, ensure food security, and reduce inequalities between and within countries.
You may be wondering what steps you can take to protect yourself from COVID-19 and the flu this fall. Dr. Mia, senior medical director at Amwell Medical Group, shares tips for you and your family.
Now is the time to try telemedicine!
Amwell® can help you feel better faster. Register now for access to our online doctors 24 hours a day.
