Health

When kids start attending school, illnesses become much more common. Children contract as many as 10 to 12 viral illnesses during the school year, the Washington Post reports¹. But no parent wants their child to miss 10 or more days of school every year. Deciding whether or not your child needs a sick day isn’t […]

As we age, it’s important to remain on top of our health. This can mean anything from taking vitamins regularly and sticking to a healthy diet to getting examined by your family doctor on a regular basis. As we get older, our body becomes less resilient, so taking care of small symptoms and issues before […]

If you’re eligible for Medicare, it’s almost time for the most important period of the year: open enrollment. Whether you’re a longtime Medicare subscriber or in your first year of eligibility, it’s crucial that you don’t miss out on open enrollment. Open enrollment is the only time all year that seniors can make changes to […]

More than 22,000 American women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, with Healthline reporting that 14,000 women die as a result of the disease¹. Ovarian cancer forms when abnormal ovary cells multiply out of control – and if left untreated, this type of cancer can quickly spread to other parts of the body. Though […]

There are lots of areas around the United States that are home to ticks. If you live in these areas, the precautions have probably been drilled into you since childhood. If you’ve never been bitten, it’s easy to brush off your parents’ warnings and put yourself at risk. However, it’s important to stay vigilant, so […]