As Independence Day draws near, fireworks sales will be at their peak, and though it may be tempting to set off fireworks in the backyard, experts strongly advise against it. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 200 people on average visit the Emergency Room each day during the Fourth of July holiday [...]

Guest Article By Jim Herlihy, Marketing & Communications Director This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, join the Alzheimer’s Association® to help raise awareness of this devastating disease. You can start by learning and sharing 10 Ways to Love your Brain. “Research is still evolving, but evidence is strong that people can reduce their [...]

Summer is a great time to take advantage of your open schedule and get your kids in for their well child checks. You can eliminate two tasks with one effort by getting in before school starts, completing both an annual exam and your children’s sport physicals (the earlier, the better) before any athletic practices begin. [...]

When the temperatures start to heat up, this is a good time to evaluate how your wellness goals for the year are going. If you were focused after the New Year on healthy habits but have gotten into a rut, summer is a good time to refocus and make small lifestyle changes that will pay [...]