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How Your Passion for Health Can Fuel Community Change

You care about health. Maybe it’s the way you look out for friends, share wellness tips, or follow new treatments before they hit mainstream news. Whatever sparks your interest, there’s power in turning that personal passion into public purpose. This isn’t about having credentials — it’s about showing up, speaking up, and knowing where your voice fits. Health advocacy isn’t reserved for experts; it’s for anyone who’s ever said, “This should be better.” And it can start right where you are. Start with What You See The easiest entry into advocacy? Pay attention to what frustrates or inspires you — then speak from it. Are parents in your neighborhood struggling with asthma triggers? Does your town lack safe places to walk or access to fresh food? Issues like these don’t need giant campaigns — they need grounded voices. As you raise yours, you might find your role mirrors the evolving roles and responsibilities of community health advocates who conne...
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HOW SLEEPING TOO MUCH CAN BE UNHEALTHY....

Many people know that not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to their health, however, what many individuals do not understand is that there can always be too much of a good thing.  While our body needs sleep to revitalize and replenish, sleeping too much (Hypersomnia) can actually be harmful to one's health. Interestingly enough, the same problems such as heart disease and diabetes which are associated with not getting enough sleep, are also associated with people who sleep too much. This is partially due to the fact that those who over sleep are limited in mobility and not getting the correct amount of exercise. Also, those who oversleep are prone to become more depressed and stressed out. Life and health is always about balance. A healthy adult should generally get between 7-9 hours of sleep. It varies depending on the person and the age of the individual. Other symptoms that are related to oversleeping may include the following: 


In addition, hypersomnia, can be linked back to other serious medical conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other sleep disorders. Certain medications can also make you prone to more sleepiness. If you find that you are continuously taking naps throughout the day and still feeling restless, then talk to your doctor. This could be a sign of a more serious condition. However, before you are quick to panic, not everyone who sleeps excessively has a problem, but if you find that this particular condition is disrupting your everyday life, then maybe it is time to seek medical attention. 


The life of someone 
with Hypersomnia!



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