_ Prevention Do You Have a Disaster Plan? By Jane Farrell article As the devastating flood Florence shows, extreme weather costs dozens of lives and billions of dollars in damage. What would … Read More→
_ Prevention Drowning Is Not a Seasonal Problem By Jane Farrell article Children can drown in pools any time of year. And bathtubs, toilets, and buckets of water can also pose risks, … Read More→
_ Prevention Wearable Device Can Predict Older Adults' Risk of Falling By Jane Farrell article A wearable device with motion sensors could predict which over-60 women are likely to fall – and knowing that means … Read More→
_ Prevention Reducing Risks of Falls and Injuries By Jane Farrell article Every second of every day, an older adult falls. While most incur only bumps and bruises, more than seven million … Read More→
_ Prevention Mental Health Treatments Could Make Many Teen Drivers Safer By Jane Farrell article Want to make teenage drivers safer? Make sure they’re getting the mental healthcare they need… Targeted treatments aimed at combating … Read More→
_ Prevention Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicine By Jane Farrell article Editor’s note: The latest from the federal Food and Drug Administration on getting rid of unnecessary and possibly dangerous medicines: Is your medicine … Read More→
_ Prevention How to Remove A Tick - and Prevent Future Bites By Jane Farrell article Here, from the American Academy of Dermatology, is an update on tick bites, which can occur at any time of … Read More→
_ Prevention Keeping Seniors Safe During Hurricanes and Storms By Jane Farrell article As we all know from reading the horrific news this hurricane season, everyone is at risk of devastating harm. Seniors … Read More→
_ Prevention Treating and Preventing Head Lice By Jane Farrell article As kids return to school, experts from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) share how to recognize, treat and prevent … Read More→
_ Prevention 3 Tips for Protecting Your Kids from Mosquitoes By Jane Farrell article It’s likely that itchy bump on your child’s arm is nothing much to worry about. Most mosquito bites are harmless, … Read More→
_ Prevention Grapefruit + Some Medicines Don't Mix: Is Your Rx on the List? By Jane Farrell article From the experts at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a comprehensive explanation of why grapefruit isn’t right for you … Read More→
Prevention Say Goodbye to Morning Breath By Jane Farrell article Waking up with that not-so-minty-fresh breath in the morning is not ideal. But cosmetic dentist Dr. Victoria Veytsman has some tips … Read More→
_ Prevention Avoiding Vacation Infections By Jane Farrell article Dr. Brent W. Laartz thought he was in for the ride of his lifetime when he set out on a … Read More→
_ Prevention The ABCs of Avoiding Ticks By Sondra Forsyth article With the coming of warmer weather, you’ll want to be on the lookout for ticks – especially this year. According … Read More→
_ Prevention Travel and Natural Disasters By Jane Farrell article Although rare, natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tsunamis, tornadoes, or earthquakes could occur while you are on a trip … Read More→
_ Flu Prevention A Little Nudge May Provide a Big Boost to Flu Vaccination Rates By Sondra Forsyth article Currently, only 44 percent of adults in the United States receive an annual flu vaccination. Though the rate has increased … Read More→
_ Prevention Protecting Yourself Against Pesky Plants and Insects By Jane Farrell article How can you guard against an array of skin irritations related to plants and insects? Experts from the American Academy … Read More→
_ Prevention The Lifesaving Fire-Safety Checklist By Jane Farrell article According to the Federal Emergency Management Agncy, older adults (age 65 and up) are more than twice as likely to … Read More→