As parents, we all want to do what’s best for our children, whether that's feeding them nutritious foods, making sure they have an education or taking care of their teeth. One of the questions we get a lot is, "Do my kids need to see...
Summer has finally arrived, and with it comes fun times spent outdoors in the sunshine! While it’s always beautiful here year round, the summer is special. Kids are out of school, beaches are full of people, and summer sports are in full swing. But summer...
While World No Tobacco Day came and went May 21, the message behind this important global holiday remains. Tobacco-related deaths continue to increase around the planet, and so too do the negative effects of tobacco on our health. From firsthand, secondhand and even thirdhand illnesses,...
Our teeth are pretty interesting, aren’t they? They’re covered in enamel, which, though irreplaceable, is the strongest substance in the entire body. They’re strong enough to apply 200 pounds of pressure (that's more than most of us can bench-press) and they’re apparently used for a...
In recent months, we as a nation have grappled with deciding what is considered an essential business versus a non-essential business. While some businesses surprisingly made the cut (liquor stores in some communities were deemed essential), others, just as surprisingly, did not (dental clinics across...
While researchers race around the clock to find a cure or develop a vaccine for COVID-19, many around the world are left wondering what they can do to reduce their risk of catching and spreading the deadly illness. While we know that maintaining appropriate distance...
With the rise of the web conference as the new in-person meeting and stress at an all-time high, "wine down Wednesday" and other virtual work happy hour events have become popular around the country. But with the advent of these team-building parties comes a disappointing...
There’s no question that nursing homes have been hit hard by COVID-19. With an aged population, many of whom have underlying health conditions and live in close quarters, nursing homes have seen the spread of COVID-19 among seniors skyrocket, often disproportionately to the rest of...
In recent years, you may have heard of something called probiotics in the news and on television commercials. These microorganisms are credited with a multitude of health benefits, including digestive benefits that are promoted in some products such as yogurts. But did you know that...
As we age, it is common to require medications to help keep our bodies performing at optimal levels. In fact, it is said that 90 percent of people over the age of 65 are taking at least one prescription medication regularly. Whether they’re over-the-counter medicines...
