June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, while also encouraging brain health across all ages. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common form of dementia and impacts not only those diagnosed but also their families, caregivers, and communities. Early signs may include memory loss that disrupts daily life, confusion with time...

June is National PTSD Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding of trauma-related conditions and support those who are healing from traumatic experiences. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, emotional numbness, and heightened reactions to stress. PTSD affects people from all walks of life, including veterans, first responders,...

Stress has become a normal part of daily life for many people. Between work responsibilities, financial pressure, family obligations, and personal challenges, it can feel difficult to slow down and catch your breath. While stress is a natural response to life’s demands, ongoing stress can begin to affect both mental and physical health if it’s left unmanaged. Chronic stress may show up in different ways, including headaches, fatigue, irritability, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, lack of...