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“Surviving” Dadhood: A Practical Guide
Sunday is Father’s Day—a holiday that is less exciting to my daughter than National Lollipop Day on July 21. Then again, she’s only two. Though I am still learning how to be a father, I’ve made some observations worth sharing. Yes, there are dads out there who have parented for longer, but I also know Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentJune is National Safety Month – Stand up to Falls
June brings summer to our doorstep, along with National Safety Month. This year’s theme encourages us to “Keep Each Other Safe.” One of the best ways to keep each other safe is to “Stand Up to Falls.” Adults 65 and older are the most vulnerable for falls and falls are the number one cause of Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentWhy Diarrhea & Swimming Don’t Mix
The summer swim season is here, and millions of Americans will be flocking to local pools for fun in the sun and exercise. However, swimming, like any form of exercise, does not come without health risks. The good news is that we can all take a few simple but effective steps to help keep Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentThink it’s a stroke? 4 reasons it’s better to call 9-1-1 than drive yourself to the hospital
Posted May 22, 2017 by Lieutenant Commander Erika Odom, Ph.D., M.S., United States Public Health Service Stroke—also called a “brain attack”—can happen to anyone at any time. On average one American dies from stroke every 4 minutes. Most strokes happen when blood flow to the brain is blocked, causing brain cells to die. Stroke is Read More >
Posted on by 1 Comment“Thank you Mom…for being so prepared!”
It’s Mother’s Day…which got me thinking about my mom. Growing up her purse was like a small version of Mary Poppins’ carpet bag. Everything was in there. If you fell, she had a first aid kit. If you had a stray thread that needed to be cut, she had scissors. All the answers to the Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsAmerica’s Hidden Health Crisis: Hope for Those Who Suffer from ME/CFS
What would you do if you were going along with your life, got what seemed like a common, flu-like illness, but never regained your health? What if you couldn’t go to work, care for your family, or even leave your bed for months – or even years – as a result? Perhaps worse – what Read More >
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