The Johnson Center for Health

At the beginning of September, the CDC and FDA recommended new booster shots specifically targeting the covid-19 Omicron subvariant. We’ve answered your most common questions below. Do I really need another booster shot? Short answer, yes. Long answer, also yes. While it may seem like the days of the coronavirus pandemic are far behind us, the opposite is actually true. We are still in the thick of it. Every day, 314 Americans die of Covid-19 infections. That’s a jumbo-jet fu

Stand up right now. Lift one leg and see if you can balance for 10 seconds without grabbing onto anything. While this balance test and others like it may seem rudimentary, the results can actually reveal some key insight into your longevity. Your sense of balance is an oft-forgotten factor in living a long and healthy life. New research has found the vital importance of maintaining balance throughout adulthood. Adults who maintain good balance are less likely to be obese, hav

Ever been sitting in an important meeting or exam when your brain just keeps wandering away? It may feel nearly impossible to focus on the task in front of you. Or maybe your brain just feels fuzzy and lazy sometimes. You might be experiencing brain fog. Brain fog is a set of neurological symptoms that impacts nearly everyone. But, like most neurological dysfunctions, brain fog doesn't have one cause, nor is there one easy solution. Keep reading to learn about the causes of b

Hormones are fickle beasts. It seems like the slightest thing can throw them out of whack. And when hormones are unbalanced, most people turn to their diet or supplements to get them back to an optimal level. But did you know that your workout routine can actually play a major role in balancing your hormones? In this blog, we’ll break down why and how exercising can influence your hormones and what exercises to do to trigger specific hormonal changes. How to use exercise to b