By Mountain Pacific
May 31, 2024
Arthritis is the swelling of one or more joints and describes more than 100 conditions.
Symptoms of arthritis include:
The most common form of arthritis in the United States is osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease in which the tissues in the joint break down over time – most common in older people. This may be the … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
May 5, 2022
Women play important roles in each of our lives. They are teachers, mothers, doctors, writers, administrators, organizers, helpers, caregivers and so much more. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “two out of every three caregivers in the United States are women, meaning they provide daily or regular support to children, adults or people with chronic illnesses or disabilities.” Unfortunately, however, women who are … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 12, 2022
The term “health disparity” is used more and more these days, but what does it mean?
When a population’s race or ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, income or even where they live contributes to higher rates of a disease, health condition or their inability to access needed health care services, that group of people is experiencing a health disparity.
Talking about health disparities goes hand-in-hand with talking about … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
Updated August 2023
We all feel stressed at one time or another. It is a normal and even healthy reaction to a variety of circumstances that happen in our daily life, a big life change or other traumatic events such as a pandemic or a natural disaster. Stress is a part of being human. However, stress continuing for weeks, months or beyond can become a chronic condition that contributes to many … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
January 27, 2022
Eating healthy isn’t always easy, especially when on the go, living with picky eaters or living on a budget. But it is possible—with a little research and pre-planning.
Eating healthier can lead to a longer, healthier life for you and your family and reduce your risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and more.
Creating new habits and identifying problem foods in your current diet … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
December 20, 2021
It’s almost time to ring in the new year! Have you thought about what 2022 will look like for you? It’s natural to start off the New Year thinking about goals you will set and changes you would like to make. About 70 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but only about eight percent of those people follow through. The key is to choose meaningful resolutions that … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
May 14, 2021
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), two out of every three caregivers in this country are women. Being a caregiver means providing regular care to children, adults or people who have chronic illnesses or disabilities. While being a caregiver is often fulfilling and rewarding, it can also take a physical and mental toll, creating increased … Read the rest
