Author: Jeffrey Sterling

Introduction This post discusses summertime sports injuries. It’s not just kids that get injured in the summer having fun. Those of you weekend warriors, recreational and actual athletes are very much at risk also. Now, professional athletes are at risk for injuries for different reasons than weekend warriors. Although accidents happen to everyone, poor conditioning … Continue reading Avoiding Sports Injuries in the Summer →

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Introduction Heat awareness is the topic of this Straight, No Chaser post. With climate change in full effect, “hotter than July” is becoming increasing less likely. What’s more likely is your being at risk for the consequences of heat and sun exposure. Once the rainy season goes away, you know what will happen next. There’s … Continue reading Heat Awareness: Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke →

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Introduction June is PSTD Awareness Month. Let’s get aware! We have become dangerously close to normalizing the amount of stress with which we live as individuals in a society. This minimizes the inability of many to deploy adequate coping skills. Also, it ignores the long-term consequences of events, whether major and minor, on our function. … Continue reading June is PTSD Awareness Month →

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Introduction We like to use Fathers’ Day to launch Men’s Health Awareness. Join us, and continue the love and support you offered the men in your life! Take a moment to think through the variety of concerns of our fathers. Many of our fathers are of advancing ages and have to address all the ramifications of … Continue reading Men’s Health Awareness Month →

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Introduction June is National Safety Month. Did you know that injuries are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44? There are many things you can do to stay safe and prevent injuries. Don’t leave your life in the hands of luck or happenstance. Let’s show you a few ways to lower … Continue reading National Safety Month – Are You Protected? →

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Introduction This post discusses Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Do you have a normally functioning brain? Are you concerned about subtle or obvious changes in your mental capabilities? Do you have a loved one in the grasp of Alzheimer’s Disease? In all of these circumstances, you would do well to know a bit about basic … Continue reading Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month →

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Introduction Need to curb your late night snacking? Straight, No Chaser contributor Sandra Gultry returns with tips to help you! Tips to Curb Your Late Night Snacking After-dinner and before-bedtime snacking when not hungry results in consuming unneeded calories. Often this is just a behavior caused by boredom, stress or fatigue. Try these tips to … Continue reading Tips to Curb Your Late Night Snacking →

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Introduction May is Mental Health Month. Accordingly, Straight, No Chaser wants to use this opportunity to empower you. We all have challenges. Therefore, let’s focus on the tools that you need to overcome life’s pitfalls. Click on the links for posts that give you the understanding and tools you need. Challenges to Your Mental Health and … Continue reading Empower Yourself During Mental Health Month →

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Introduction Managing a Healthy Work-Life Balance Straight, No Chaser welcomes Laurie Larson to our contributor panel to discuss creating and maintaining your work-life balance. That sounds like a #72HoursInADay type of proposition! In the digital age, achieving a healthy work-life balance is harder than ever. You can practically work from anywhere on any device! So … Continue reading Managing a Healthy Work-Life Balance →

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Introduction It’s National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! Let’s get up to speed with some information provided by the American Lung Association. Asthma Awareness Month 2019 Every year Asthma Awareness Month is recognized in May. It supports the more than 25 million Americans who may experience asthma symptoms during the peak asthma and allergy season. … Continue reading National Asthma Awareness Month →

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