We all know that eating fruits and veggies is a great way to maintain a healthy diet. We also know that fresh fruits and veggies are the cream of the crop. In addition to providing you with a variety of nutrients like fiber, minerals, and vitamins, fresh fruits and veggies are naturally low in fat,…
Are you guilty of putting off a doctor’s visit? Do the reminder emails and postcards come in and get sent straight to the trash bin? If you are, you’re not alone. 31% of Americans delayed trips to the doctor in 2020, and more than 50% of seniors canceled appointments altogether. While fears surrounding COVID-19 contributed…
Did you know choking is a leading cause of death in children? Recent studies report that every five days, at least one child dies from choking. While the most common cause of choking is food, small toys, coins, and other household items are also potential dangers. It’s recommended to keep a close eye on children…
Lace-up the sneakers and grab your water bottle because May 26th is National Senior Health and Fitness Day! Every year on the last Wednesday in May, more than 100,000 senior adults across the country unite with one common goal: raising awareness about senior citizen health and keeping senior citizens fit. The Benefits of Physical Activity…
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer? Over 5 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year in the United States. While skin cancer is also one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer, it can also be one of the most dangerous if gone undetected.…
The doctor is in. Alright, ladies, you’re in the hot seat. When’s the last time you had a “yearly check-up”? A year, two years, three years? Maybe even longer? We get it; going to the doctor isn’t an ideal way to spend a day, but it is crucial. The second Monday in May is National…
Always be prepared. We know, we know, it’s only April, but hurricane season isn’t that far away. Typically hurricane season in the United States runs from June 1st to the end of November; however, just like so many other things, 2020 might have changed that. After the record-breaking 2020 hurricanes, NOAA – National Oceanic and…
A brief history Vaccines are nothing new, but they date back further than you might think. Chinese societies developed the first record of inoculation in 1000 CE. The practice spread to Africa and Turkey, eventually making its way to Europe and America. In 1796, Edward Jenner, an English physician and scientist, ran with the idea…
Traumatic Brain Injuries, or TBIs, are a common cause of permanent injury and death in the United States. While severity levels vary from mild to critical, it’s estimated that 1.5 million Americans sustain TBIs every year. Of those 1.5 million, over 230,000 results in hospitalization, and 50,000 result in death. Severe TBI often causes comas,…
They live in all of our homes, resting under sinks, sitting in cabinets, and stored in laundry rooms—cleaning and household products that are dangerous and potentially deadly. The third week of March is National Inhalants and Poison Awareness Week. While it was primarily created to bring awareness to the abuse of these products, there’s another…