Fighting the Common Cold

Fighting the Common Cold

It’s cold outside, school is in session, and the holiday season just wrapped up. All of this means one thing—it’s cough and cold season. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine to protect us from the common cold. The only way to keep the sore throat, runny nose, coughing,...
Colds vs. Allergies

Colds vs. Allergies

It can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference between the common cold and allergies. However, making that distinction is key to identifying the proper treatment for timely relief. As we head into the cold, winter months, keep this chart handy to help you...
Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

Don’t let the sun and heat take you by surprise the next time you enjoy this lovely summertime weather. Check out these tips to make the most of every sunny day: Choose the right time of day. The hottest point of every day is typically between noon and 3pm. Avoid...
You Got Burned! Now What?

You Got Burned! Now What?

How to Treat a Sunburn No matter how hard we try to avoid sunburns, there are still days when we are out in the sun too long. If that happens, be sure to follow these tips from the Skin Cancer Foundation on how to help ease the pain: Act Quickly Normally we can tell...