Fall is here and with the change of the seasons comes another season of allergies for those allergic ragweed. Odds are you’re among the 10-30% of Americans who suffer from hay fever. During the fall, dry leaves, grass, and hay harbor allergens such as mold spores and pollen. Like most seasonal allergies, the symptoms of fall allergies include sneezing, a […]

Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week is October 12-20. This week long, global event, focuses on disorders including arthritis, back pain, osteoporosis and trauma. The events and projects organized by individuals and organizations worldwide are designed to raise awareness of prevention, disease management and treatments as well as advances in a number of areas. Arthritis is the inflammation […]

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we wanted to take a moment to share some information about some of the facts and risk factors involved in getting diagnosed. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at […]

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness in all age groups. More serious flu infection can result in hospitalization or even death for high risk patients like the elderly, people with certain medical conditions and infants. The best way to prevent the flu […]

We’re into the first few weeks of school and want to raise awareness of the heavy loads our kids are carrying on their backs. Here are some helpful tips from the American Occupational Therapy Association: Never let a child carry more than 15% of his or her body weight. This means a child who weighs 100 pounds shouldn’t […]