Yearly Archives: 2018


The History of Memorial Day! Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, and honors the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. This year Memorial Day is May 28, 2018. Memorial Day was established in the years after the Civil War, but […]

The History of Memorial Day!



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Supplements Every Senior Should Take to Stay Strong and Healthy As we begin to age, our bodies need a little bit of help to keep it going strongly and functioning properly. There are many supplements out there, but how do we know which one will actually work? How can we […]

Supplements Every Senior Should Take to Stay Strong and Healthy




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Hypertension: The Dangers of High Blood Pressure In May, we celebrate hypertension awareness on the 17th of each year. With one of three US adults having high blood pressure, only about half actually have it under control. Not being able to take control of your blood pressure can lead to severe […]

Hypertension: The Dangers of High Blood Pressure


Getting Your Shingles Vaccine Shingles is a viral infection, which results in a painful rash on the body or face. The rash typically appears on one side of the torso, but can occur on other places on the body. The virus that causes chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus, is the same […]

Getting Your Shingles Vaccine



Climate Change & Seasonal Allergies Types of Allergies Around 23 million Americans suffer from hay fever, a term for when pollen or dust particles irritate the eyes, nose and throat. Symptoms include congestion, sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose, and watery eyes. Allergies are the immune system’s reaction to a foreign […]

Climate Change And Seasonal Allergies


How Do Vaccines Work? Vaccinations have been around since 1796, and have resulted in the eradication and control over multiple diseases worldwide. Smallpox killed millions of people before Dr. Edward Jenner discovered a vaccination in the late 18th century. Because vaccinations are usually considered preventative, many insurance plans cover these […]

How Do Vaccines Work?


Anxiety Levels Increase in 2018 According to a survey released by the American Psychiatric Association, more Americans report feeling ‘more anxious’ this year than last year. This percentage is a little more than double the number of people who reported feeling less anxiety at the same time during 2017. On […]

Anxiety Levels Increase in 2018



Tracking Your UV Exposure Sun exposure can result in vitamin D, a release of endorphins and a smooth tan. However, it can also lead to premature aging and skin cancer. Experts estimate that about 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer per day. You can limit your UV exposure by […]

Tracking Your UV Exposure