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  • Kids, COVID-19 and Daycare: What You Need to Know to Keep Them Safe

    With schools reopening, many parents will be returning to the workplace and relying on daycares and caregivers to look after their children. Many new public health precautions have been put in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in these settings. And there are steps you can take as a parent for your child to resume the benefits of socialization and education offered at daycares, while reducing their risk of infection.

  • What To Do If You Get Sick on Vacation

    Getting sick while on vacation is more than just an inconvenience — it can be a confusing and vulnerable experience. Whether you are visiting a theme park in Orlando or traveling abroad, finding yourself hundreds of miles away from your primary doctor makes navigating a medical emergency feel daunting.

  • Is Sitting the New Smoking?

    Most of us know that smoking isn’t good for our health, but what about sitting? We all do that, whether at work, at school or during our daily commute—not to mention during meals and leisure time. So, when research linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns, people began to wonder what alternatives they had, including working at a standing desk.

  • Can a Weighted Vest Boost Your Workout?

    If you are looking for a way to bolster your daily workout – whether its walking, jogging or weight training – you might want to consider a weighted vest.

  • 7 Health Issues You Shouldn’t Ignore as You Get Older

     

  • Why Do I Need to See a Mental Health Counselor?

    Why should you see a mental health counselor? The answer may surprise you. Many people think they must have a serious issue to see a counselor. They may worry that going to a counselor indicates they are not right in the head. Neither are true.

  • Avoiding Peanuts Might Put Your Child at Risk for Allergies Later

    One of Israel’s most popular kid foods is a peanut-based snack called Bamba. It’s so popular that “Bamba” is said to be one of the first words Israeli toddlers learn.

  • Preserve Your Hip Now To Avoid Replacing It Later

    Most hip replacements are prompted by severe cases of osteoarthritis, a disease that damages the cartilage that cushions the joint. When the hip joint reaches that point, a replacement is often the only solution.

  • Can Fibroids Affect Your Baby? Understanding Risks

     

  • The End of Hugs and Handshakes?

    As the new school year approaches, it’s important to discuss with your child about the upcoming changes that will be in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Limiting person-to-person contact is key to reducing spread of the virus. Yet healthy socialization and development still must be fostered among school-age children. How to keep young ones from touching surfaces and not their face is a difficult task, indeed — which is why hugs and handshakes will be discouraged for now. To ensure that social connections and well-being are maintained, other types of behaviors will be encouraged instead.