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The Flu Will Be Back. Here’s How to Be Prepared. – September 2021

One of the few pleasant health surprises of 2020 was the almost total absence of a flu season. Primarily due to safety precautions, such as masking, social distancing, and frequent hand-washing, the U.S. experienced a historic low in flu cases and deaths. The CDC usually reports somewhere between 21 to 45 million cases of flu…

Answers to Four Common Immunization Questions – August 2021

Fall is a common time for people to start thinking about vaccinations. Children attending school will need to be up to date on immunizations. And September and October are prime time for flu shots for anyone six months or older. Before getting vaccinated, it is common to have questions — from wondering about possible side…

Why You Need To Take Your Medications as Directed – July 2021

When it comes to your prescription medications, how and when to take them is written on the label. While it’s not uncommon to forget to take a dose, deliberately ignoring the label directions can put your health at real risk. While you may think there’s no harm in tinkering with doctor’s orders, these five mistakes…

6 Tips for Starting Your Caregiving Journey – June 2021

At some point in our lives, we’re called on to provide care for those we love. The caregiving can be short term — such as after a hospital stay — or long term, such as caring for an aging parent or someone with a chronic illness. Regardless of the time frame, if you’re new to…

What You Should Know About Anxiety – May 2021

We all worry from time to time. For some people, that worry can become overwhelming — even debilitating. This level of worry isn’t just simple concern or fear. It’s anxiety. And left untreated, it can interfere with your job, education, relationships and health. Here’s what you need to know about anxiety, how to take care…

How to Improve Medication Safety at Home – April 2021

Medication safety means more than making sure your prescription has a safety cap or that the seal on a new bottle of an over-the-counter (OTC) drug is unbroken. What happens after you get those medications home can also make a difference in how they work and how you feel. Whether you take the occasional OTC…

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Vitamins – March 2021

When it comes to getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs, it’s important to eat a healthy, balanced diet. However, taking vitamins is a good insurance policy — a way to make sure that you’re not missing out on important nutrients, especially if you have a chronic medical condition or eat a restricted diet….

Creating a Heart-Healthy Diet – Feb 2021

What you eat impacts your heart health. The wrong diet can increase your risk of heart disease. A 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that bad diets are linked to 45% of deaths from cardiometabolic diseases, heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, many Americans aren’t making choices…

Five Nutrition Myths Debunked – Jan 2021

If you’re trying to eat healthier, you’ve probably scoured the internet for tips. The problem is, there are so many nutrition myths out there. At best, they’ll tell you to restrict foods unnecessarily; at worst, they’ll recommend diets that are straight-up unhealthy. Here are some top nutrition myths to be wary of and what to…

Adults Need Vaccines Too. Here’s Which Ones. – DEC 2020

Most people know that kids need to get regular vaccines to stay healthy during childhood. But getting immunized is still important for adults — it’s just that the vaccines you need are a little different. Here are some key vaccines you should consider working into your wellness plan to protect yourself and others. Influenza For…