Friday, August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day and a time to recognize the accomplishments these older adults have achieved. For centuries, cultures across the world have looked to the seniors in their communities for wisdom and knowledge. Many senior adults continue to contribute to their families and communities but oftentimes as they age, they […]
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Observed every August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is a campaign designed to highlight the importance of immunizations for people of all ages Research continues to show that immunizations are vital for our overall health. They are thoroughly tested to ensure they are safe and effective to receive at the recommended ages. Immunizations, also called vaccinations, protect
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Summer means enjoying the great outdoors with all its sun and fun. But oftentimes the fun can come to a screeching halt when summer skin problems occur. We all know that sunburn is a skin irritation that often occurs in the summer, but sunburn is not the only summer skin problem. Many people suffer with
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We all feel overwhelmed and stressed at times. But with the current health crisis we are experiencing, those feelings might be even more exaggerated. During uncertain times, it’s perfectly normal for fear and anxiety to creep in as well as thoughts of anger and sadness. These feelings can leave you feeling helpless and discouraged. They
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When you think of summer, images of barbeques, swimming and outdoor fun with friends and family probably spring to mind. But while you’re out having fun in the sun, it’s important to remember you need to protect yourself from the heat. This is especially true in these mid-summer months when temperatures soar and humidity levels
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and a time for people of all ages to get involved in the fight against the disease. An estimated 5.8 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2020 and it is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Alzheimer’s disease is
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June is Men’s Health Month and an opportunity to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Between balancing time at work with family life, all too often men’s health gets put on the back burner. So, let this Men’s Health Month serve as
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