Originally posted on sma.org on June 24, 2021 Sparklers can be a great deal of fun, but if improperly used that fun can quickly take a turn for the worse. Make sure your family, friends, and patients are aware of sparkler hazards to ensure a safe Fourth of July! ...
Courtesy of Carissa Anthony, MS Prevention and Development Coordinator, Safe & Healthy Homewood Coalition Spring is here, and there is a mix of angst and excitement in the air that can only mean one thing…Prom! We all want prom to be a memorable and positive experience for our children, but...
By Jane Collingwood Jane Collingwood is a medical journalist with 17 years experience reporting on all areas of medical research for online and print publications. Jane has also worked on a range of medical studies funded by the UK National Health Service within the University of Bristol in the South...
Understanding Medicare and everything that goes with it can be one big puzzle, and for many seniors, figuring out what type of coverage is best for their needs can be overwhelming. Even if you currently have Medicare coverage, you likely still have questions about how it works or what you’ll...
Childhood and adolescence are key risk phases for the development of anxiety symptoms that can range from transient and mild to a lasting anxiety disorder. Anxiety is a basic emotion present from infancy in response to a threat. Usually it is not considered pathological as it is a healthy brain...
We are about to embark on the season of giving. This year consider giving your children the gift of "life skills" to help them learn coping strategies to deal with the stressors of life in healthy and productive ways. Although we hope our children will talk to us about the...
Getting enough regular sleep is essential for a healthy immune system, and to enable relaxation. It is during sleep that the body repairs itself and revitalises organs and muscles. However, virtually all of us have trouble sleeping sometimes. Those of us who have difficulty falling asleep, insomnia, or wake early,...
The use of Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is growing rapidly in the medical field, especially in diagnostics and management of treatment. To date there has been a wide range of research into how AI can aid clinical decisions and enhance physicians' judgement. Accurate diagnosis is a fundamental aspect of global...
For the 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease, carrying out the simplest tasks becomes harder and harder each day. The degenerative brain disorder comes on as we age and impairs everything from memory to problem solving. According to HealthMatch, the unique symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include: ...
As you get older, your body isn’t as resilient as it was when you were younger. You may notice that your workouts become more difficult or that it takes longer to recover from a simple cold. Investing time and effort into everyday healthy habits becomes even more important as you...
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