National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 3, 2017. This special day, February 5th, was created in order to bring awareness about the risk of heart disease and stroke in women. Each year, 1 in 3 women lose their lives by being affected by heart disease and stroke. 80% of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Women are encouraged to wear red on this day to take a stand and raise ...
The influenza virus is a seasonal epidemic that typically hits the United States around October and can last until May. Even though this is a yearly occurrence, there are still some misconceptions about the flu and what people should do to protect themselves. To keep our readers informed, we are doing a two-part series on important facts people should know about the flu. Part two will be released next week. 1. The flu is not ...
After an unseasonably warm start to our season, winter is finally letting us feel its chill. It might seem like yesterday that high temperatures were breaking records all over the place, so it can be easy to disregard the recent cold. Winter weather can present a lot of hazards, so it’s important to be aware of what might happen in your area and be prepared for what winter may bring. Here are some tips ...
Every January, you see the determined, motivated faces of people all around you working to improve themselves in the New Year. Inevitably, by March or even sooner, the vast majority of those have found themselves off-track or completely given up on their goals. It’s not a lack of desire for these changes or even a lack of commitment that has knocked them off the path toward a better self. For many people, change is ...
As we wait for snow to arrive this season it is also time to gear up for all the excitement that comes with winter sports. These outdoor sports include sled riding, skiing, hockey, ice-skating, tobogganing, and snowboarding. Millions of people flock to the ski slopes and skating rinks every year. Dr. Kelly Powers, a podiatrist at Associated Podiatrists of Fairfield mentioned that “snowboarding boots are typically softer than ski boots therefore putting the individual at ...
