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The opioid crisis has impacted communities in many ways, and parents often underestimate the importance of preparing youth to deal with the consequences of opioids. The prevalence of opioids in the drug supply renders it a necessity for parents to talk to their teens about the risks of overdoses. Healthcare providers can prescribe fentanyl, a…
Our busy lifestyles often leave us feeling stressed and overwhelmed. If you’re looking for ways to decompress after a long work week or maybe you want to find ways to enjoy spending a little time with your family, try setting aside one night for family board games. The good thing about this is that you…
Walking is a wonderful exercise, requiring no fancy equipment, only supportive sneakers and appropriate clothing for the weather. It can become a daily habit, worked into your busy day. Research shows the many benefits of walking, and walking outdoors is optimal. First of all, walking improves your mood due to an increased blood flow to…
Most of us have very busy lives. We fill our days with work activities during the week, and our evenings are jam-packed with after-school activities for the kids, dinner, clean up, and getting kids ready for bed. If we’re lucky, maybe we can squeeze in a little time to relax at the end of the…
Have you been told you have diabetes, but don’t have any symptoms? Surprisingly, diabetes does not always have symptoms. This will differ from person to person. However, symptoms related to diabetes are not always recognized as individuals are unaware of the common silent symptoms of diabetes. Someone can have diabetes for years and not know…
When it comes to diabetes, we know that good nutrition, regular physical activity, and stress management are essential to blood sugar control. However, do you know that your sleep patterns can also affect blood sugar? Research has shown that insufficient sleep can result in unhealthy eating habits and less physical exercise, both of which are…
Sure, nature is pretty and nice to look at…but did you know that nature can benefit your physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being? You may want to linger longer in your garden, the park, or on a city street lined with lots of trees because studies show a strong correlation between spending time in…
Today’s parents are struggling. Parenting, while filled with changing responsibilities and challenges, can be incredibly isolating. Social media makes it look like most people have it all together – cheerful family photos, adventure-filled vacations, barbeques with friends, but the reality is much different. American adults today report having fewer friends than ever before. With more…
September is “National Healthy Aging Month” With the population growing older, more attention has been placed on healthy aging. In fact, September is National Healthy Aging Month. It is a nationally recognized time to focus on the positive aspects of growing older and to encourage people, particularly those 45 years old and older, to participate…
How often do young people spend quality time with the older generation? Research shows that human needs go beyond merely food and shelter. Without opportunities for socializing and human connection, health suffers. The pandemic hit the elderly quite hard, causing feelings of tremendous isolation and loneliness. Karl Pillemer, PhD., Human Development Professor at Cornell University,…