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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder: More Than A Case of the ‘Winter Blues’ In the late fall and early winter — when…

Why is Hand Hygiene So Important?
Infectious diseases continue to be a health challenge and economic burden within our communities. The impact of poor hand hygiene…

7 Sun Safety Tips for Healthy Skin
With summer right around the corner, you’re probably anxious to enjoy the warmer weather and spend time at the pool,…

Age-Related Hearing Loss
Do You Have Age-Related Hearing Loss? Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is a common condition. In fact, The National Institute…

Know the Signs of Stroke
Is it a Stroke? Here’s How You Can Tell According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…

4 Steps You Can Take to Cope with Seasonal Allergies
Spring is a beautiful time of year, but all the blooms and buds can cause sneezing, itchy eyes, runny noses…

What Parents Can Do to Keep Young Athletes Safe During Spring Sports
After a long winter, spring is finally here—and, for young spring-sport athletes, that means it’s time to get outside and…

Top 3 Tips on How to Tell a Cold from the Flu
Cold and flu season is in full swing, bringing coughing, sneezing and sore throats to households around the country. Whether…

6 Interesting Facts You Need to Know About Nurse Practitioners
Although nurse practitioners (NPs) have been caring for patients for more than 50 years, they’re playing a larger-than-ever role in…

The Nurse Practitioner Will See You Now
In case you haven’t noticed, health care is changing. By 2019 will lead to 25 million more primary care visits…