June is here, and with it comes the first day of summer on the 21st. The days are longer, the sun is warmer, and there are plenty of opportunities to go outside and enjoy the summertime! While few things are more pleasant than relaxing in the sunshine, it’s important to take preventative measures. Even the [...]
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Every June, backed by a Congressional health education program, the Men’s Health Network seeks to raise awareness about men’s health issues. Men are less likely to take initiative in maintaining their health, particularly when it comes to going to the doctor for regular checkups, and preventing chronic conditions. In a recent study by the Agency [...]
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Arthritis: more than 50 million Americans struggle with it every day, there are over 100 different types, and it’s the leading cause of disability in America. Yet, the disease remains one of the most misunderstood conditions existing. The Arthritis Foundation has set May aside to raise awareness about arthritis, from the basics to prevention and [...]
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Caregiving goes beyond the hard work of the care you can actually see. The emotional tolls that caregiving can take are often overlooked, even by caregivers themselves. And when caregivers lose sight of their own limitations and forgo caring for themselves, everyone is impacted. Caregiver burnout isn’t like having the flu or a headache—caregivers don’t [...]
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