by hanna | Oct 29, 2019 | Physical Health
Let’s break down the basics of the three different types of diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in early childhood or early adulthood. In Type 1, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed in order to get...
by hanna | Sep 12, 2019 | Physical Health
Many young athletes are diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma but may, in fact, have vocal cord dysfunction. The problem? It is often difficult to differentiate between the two. There are multiple irritants in the air that can trigger breathing problems in young...
by hanna | Aug 19, 2019 | Physical Health
Shoulder injury is more common than you think, especially in relation to sports. Pitching a baseball, playing volleyball, taking a hit in football, constant swimming—all can result in some sort of damage to the shoulder. Now that fall is approaching, the potential for...
by hanna | Apr 17, 2019 | Physical Health
Flossing, brushing, and rinsing are done every day to keep mouths clean and breath fresh. But did you know the importance of wearing a mouthguard? The Why More than five million teeth are damaged every year, many during sports activities. Wearing a mouthguard prevents...
by hanna | Mar 18, 2019 | Physical Health
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of over 150 viruses which may be spread through open-mouth kissing, intimate skin-to-skin contact, and direct sexual contact. In fact, it’s the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. One way to ensure staying...
by hanna | Jan 18, 2019 | Awareness, Physical Health
Join DFD on February 1 as we wear red to raise awareness of the #1 killer of women: heart disease. Let’s fight together for our mothers, sisters, aunts and loved ones against this growing epidemic. Did You Know? Only 54% of women know heart disease is their #1 killer....
