Summer Safety Roundup! July 20, 2021 Roundup The days are longer, the sun is shining, the kids are home….there’s no denying summer is here! If you’re anything like us, you like to make the most of your summer! Between vacations, swimming, and playing with the kids, summer is full of fun and full of potential emergencies. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!… Read More
How to Keep Kids Active This Summer July 13, 2021 Things Parents Google The sun is shining, the temps are rising, and summer is here! With the glorious summer months comes kids being home. It can be easy to fall into those lazy hazy days of summer, but studies show that kids who are active during the summer months do better year around. But with television, iPads, and… Read More
7 Signs You Might Be Vitamin D Deficient July 6, 2021 Health & Wellness Are The Outdoors Calling Your Name? This summer, perhaps more than ever before we are itching to get outside. After a year of being cooped up in our homes, the sunshine is calling to us - and with good reason! We crave that Vitamin D. Vitamin D is unlike any other Vitamin out there. It… Read More
6 Benefits of Staying Hydrated & 6 Ways To Do It! June 22, 2021 Health & Wellness We all know the stat. Your body is 60% water. Clearly, water is essential for life on earth to continue. From plant life and wildlife, all the way up to us humans, we need water! Every living creature needs water to survive, and just because people are made up of mostly water doesn’t mean we… Read More
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month: Benefits of Gardening June 15, 2021 Health & Wellness 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,… Read More
National Call Your Doctor Day June 8, 2021 Current Events 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… Read More
How to do the Heimlich/CPR June 1, 2021 Dr. Mom & Dr. Dad 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… Read More
Get Active! Health Tips For Seniors May 25, 2021 Health & Wellness 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… Read More
Skin Cancer Awareness Month May 18, 2021 Health & Wellness 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.… Read More
5 Questions to Ask At Your Check-up May 11, 2021 5 Questions 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… Read More