For those of us who struggle with sleep quality during a normal night, losing an extra hour of sleep because of “Spring Forward” can feel like a blow. Fortunately, it usually only takes…
Colorectal cancer is a sneaky disease with very few symptoms. That’s why take-home colon cancer screening kits can be a lifesaver to alert people to potential risk. The fancy name for the take-home kits is fecal immunochemical test, which…
In September 2023, on the Sunday night before Labor Day, Robert Reynolds woke up with a strange sensation. A sudden squeezing pain moved up his chest and settled into the base of his spine. He jumped out of bed and…
Want to keep your family healthy? Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations – not just for the kids in your household but also for the adults. “Vaccinations are key to avoiding preventable illnesses,” said Pooja Sheth-Dutt, MD, a family…
Holding the door open a second longer for the person behind you, admiring a stranger’s outfit, sending a text to a friend you haven’t heard from in a bit – these are all easy ways to show kindness that take…
Never underestimate what a group of dedicated women can do when they combine creativity with hospitality and a heartfelt fundraising cause. Nine lifelong friends launched Drink for the Pink when one woman in their close-knit group was diagnosed with breast…
Most of us know from experience what happens when we indulge in caffeine, large meals, alcohol and/or doom scrolling on our phone in the hour or two before going to bed. A disrupted night’s sleep can often wreak havoc the…
It was just a normal day of running errands last September when the unthinkable happened. Sid Welles waited in the car while his wife Evelyn ran into the store to pick up a gallon of milk, but the quick errand…
Pay closer attention to your children’s cold symptoms this winter, especially if they are very young or immunocompromised. Hospitals are seeing high rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in young children right now. “RSV is a virus people can get…
Asthma is a disease of the lungs that can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing at night or in the early morning. Winter is not a friend to those who suffer from asthma. The dry, cold weather and increase…