Eating Healthy for the Holidays
Food, family, and fun are abundant during the holiday season, and the chances of overindulging are high. Even though overeating isn’t an emergency, people trying to watch their weight, who …
Prevention
Eye Injury Prevention
Almost everyone will suffer an eye injury at some point in their life. For some, this may be a minor inconvenience that requires no treatment. However, it may lead to …
September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about often stigmatized mental health. In addition to altering the public’s image of suicide, awareness provides peoples hope and …
Skin Cancer Prevention
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, in the United States, more than 9,500 people are diagnosed with …
Health Benefits of a Plant-based Diet
A plant-based diet is often advocated as the healthiest way to eat, and its benefits extend far beyond weight loss. A plant-based diet consists entirely or mainly of plant-based foods. …
Ways to Get More Exercise for Busy Working Moms
Parenting is tough, and almost every busy working mom will vouch for this. If your current schedule involves managing the responsibilities of your family, children, work, and more, finding the …
Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions
A new year is knocking at the door. Some years are more memorable than others as it reminds us of all the beautiful experiences and good times spent with loved …
Keeping Your Family Safe During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all about celebrating and having a great time with family and friends. Food is a big part of the day. The rituals of preparing food and serving our …
Preventing Eye Injuries at Home
Preventing eye injuries at home starts with a plan. Re-evaluate your daily practices and correct bad habits that put your vision at risk. Awareness is the first step to maintaining …
Mammograms Save Lives. Period.
A mammogram is an X-ray image of the breasts and doctors use it to detect cancer even before external symptoms begin to show. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month …
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) has declared September as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM). Under this initiative, it is their goal to bring about awareness about all gynecologic cancers …
Child Pool Safety
Summer is here and there’s no better joy than splashing around in a swimming pool for hours. A great exercise, swimming is not only healthy for children and adults but …