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Managing the Gift: A Guide to Healthy Aging

Aging is a gift, though not one given to everyone. If you are fortunate enough to receive this gift, you know that it comes with changes to both your body and your mind. That’s why it’s important to prioritize your well-being and make conscious decisions every day to benefit ...

posted: December 12, 2023

Scrubbing the Germs Away: The Health Benefits of Hand-Washing

One of the simplest, but most effective, ways to protect yourself from diseases is properly washing your hands. Maintaining good hygiene can keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy, especially during the colder months.Hand-washing is a simple task, but it’s more than mere...

posted: December 12, 2023

Prioritizing Wellness: The Importance of Flu Awareness

Gear up to fight the flu this year by taking essential steps to protect yourself and others from this common but potentially serious threat. With December upon us it is time to focus on ways to stay alert and vigilant in healthy practices to get yourself through the flu season. B...

posted: December 12, 2023

Protecting My Personal Health Information

In a world where everything is driven by technology, we must continuously keep the protection of information – particularly health information – at the forefront of our minds.The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as HIPAA, ensures that health...

posted: December 12, 2023

CDC advises patients and their families to Be Antibiotics Aware

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising patients and their families to use antibiotics only when necessary to reduce antimicrobial resistance, help stop the spread of superbugs, and protect patients from side effects from antibiotics. During U.S. Antibiot...

posted: November 11, 2023

Giving National Diabetes Month a Seat at the Thanksgiving Table

November brings falling leaves, cooler temperatures, and perhaps the most well-known occasion: Thanksgiving! A holiday feast with all the fixings is, of course, traditional; but it’s also important during the celebration to keep your eye on ways to stay healthy and well. Even a...

posted: November 11, 2023

Letting the Light In: Understanding and Navigating Depression

Depression is more than just a bad day – moody or sad feelings lasting more than two weeks may be a tell-tale sign. It can isolate you from others, sap your energy, steal your joy, and create a general disinterest in activities you used to enjoy. As National Depression and Ment...

posted: September 9, 2023

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