Your Health & Nutrition
Safety Tips for Older Drivers
Being able to drive allows people of all ages the freedom to be active and independent. As we become older, our eyesight, body, and cognitive abilities change and can impact our ability to drive safely. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week serves as a reminder to assess how you or your loved ones drive and opens the door for an honest conversation about driving and aging.
Read MoreThe Fast Facts on Intuitive Eating
With holiday feasts and New Year’s resolutions approaching, many of us will find ourselves bombarded with commercials for diets or pressure from our social circles to take on a new diet. Oftentimes, the promises new diets make are misleading at best and triggering at worst. If you’re tired of the same-old diet fads, you could benefit from intuitive eating.
Read MoreThe Fast Facts on the Flu Vaccine
With flu cases on the rise, it’s time to consider a flu immunization if you haven’t already. In honor of National Influenza Vaccination Week, we’ve gathered the basic information you need to know when considering this year’s flu shot.
Read MoreThe Importance of Handwashing
We’re all taught from a young age that keeping our hands clean is something we must do, but do you know just how important clean hands are for preventing diseases?
Read MoreNational Roof Over Your Head Day
National Roof Over Your Head Day is observed on December 3 every year in the United States. This day serves to raise awareness about housing issues in the U.S. and remind everyone to be grateful for all they have.
Read MoreThe Fast Facts on HIV/AIDS
In 1988, the World Health Organization established December 1 as World AIDS Day. The importance of ending the disparities and misconceptions fueling the HIV/AIDS epidemic is highlighted on this day each year.
Read MoreThe Fast Facts on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Every year around the week of Thanksgiving, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) hosts GERD Awareness Week.
Read MoreInternational Survivor of Suicide Loss Day
On the Saturday before Thanksgiving every year, International Survivor of Suicide Loss Day (ISOSLD or Survivor Day) is observed.
Read MoreThe Fast Facts on Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that causes seizures or periods of unusual behavior/sensations and occasionally loss of awareness.
Read MoreThe Fast Facts on Pneumonia
In honor of World Pneumonia Day – an annual observance held on November 12, we’ve tackled a few frequently asked questions regarding pneumonia.
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