Health & Safety Tips

With the holiday season approaching, families everywhere have begun making gift lists, checking them twice… and planning for the annual Black Friday shopping extravaganza. For many, the Black Friday shopping binge has become one of the most celebrated traditions of the season. But, as exciting as it may be, ...

Many Americans are looking forward to reuniting with family and friends during the final months of 2021. This is especially true for those that may have put last year’s annual travel plans on hold due to COVID-related warnings or restrictions. However, this year’s holiday season is already shaping up ...

Did you know that in 2020, three million people traveled around the country for Thanksgiving in the middle of the pandemic? This created safety concerns, and there were resulting spikes of the virus among families that did not take the proper precautions. How can you have a happy and ...

According to the World Health Organization, epilepsy affects around 50 million individuals worldwide. Its rate of recurrence categorizes it as one of the most common neurological diseases across the globe. Living with epilepsy isn’t easy. Research indicates that the risk of premature death can be up to three times ...

Halloween dates back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain around 2,000 years ago, with the observance in the United States beginning around the 1840s. In the years since then, it has become of the country’s most popular holidays. This is especially true for children who enjoy the opportunity ...

Sports make up an important part of childhood development. It keeps kids active, teaches them how to work as part of a team, and boosts self-confidence. However, activities like basketball, baseball, biking, football, and other physical play can lead to sports-related injuries in youth. Over 3.5 million kids get ...

Are you experiencing symptoms of depression and other mental effects after breast cancer treatment? You are not alone! Breast cancer is not only physically but also mentally exhausting. Recognize the following changes in mental health after breast cancer treatments and get help when needed.   Raising Awareness Understandably, women ...

Breast cancer affects around one in eight US women at some point in their lifetime. As a general rule of thumb, women should start screening for breast cancer starting at age forty, unless there is a history of breast cancer in the family. The early detection of breast cancer ...

Most people don’t think about the possibility of injury until it’s too late. Safety – in our home and work life – is a team effort. Making small, conscious changes to our daily routines will go a long way in making our schools, homes, and communities safer.   Think ...

According to the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) in Chicago, nearly one-fifth of Americans, aged 18 and older, have been caregivers for an aging friend or family member during the COVID-19 pandemic. The road to recovery for elderly patients who have experienced COVID can be especially challenging. When an ...