Keep Your Family Healthy Through the Holidays
- Published on Monday, 12 December 2016 00:39
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The holiday season is upon us once again, and with it comes the season's notoriously hectic pace. With crowded social calendars and the stress of holiday shopping, it's easy to feel overwhelmed once the season hits full swing.
Unfortunately, many people have trouble staying healthy through the hectic holiday season. With so much to do, it's easy to put health on the back
Can Diabetic Women Have Babies?
- Published on Monday, 28 November 2016 00:52
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For years the norm was to tell women who were diabetic not to get pregnant. The bodily changes that occur during pregnancy, as well as the potential risks to the fetus and mother led many doctors to take this overly cautious position on pregnancy. Today, pregnancy is risky for diabetics, but can be successful if careful monitoring and attention to health is followed.
Good blood sugar control is essential for women thinking about becoming pregnant. Sugar levels should remain in the ideal range, which is 70 to 100 mg/dL before meals, less
How civilians can lend military families a helping hand
- Published on Sunday, 27 November 2016 00:18
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The efforts of men and women in the military is something everyone, be it fellow military personnel or civilians, can appreciate. In an effort to protect their country and stabilize other countries, service members make many sacrifices, including leaving their families for long periods of time.
As a result, life is not always easy for military families. Husbands and wives miss their spouses and children miss their parents. In addition, military
What to look for in an elder care facility
- Published on Wednesday, 23 November 2016 00:09
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As men and women enter their golden years, many decide they can no longer maintain their homes and choose to downgrade to something smaller, be it an apartment or a condominium. For millions of others, health plays a significant role when deciding where to move when it's time to sell their homes.
Safety Precautions for Pets During the Winter
- Published on Monday, 14 November 2016 00:26
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The winter can be a dangerous time of year for people and pets alike. It is important to take safety precautions to keep everyone safe when the temperature drops.
Icy, snowy conditions and plummeting temperatures present a number of hazards for animals, particularly pets that live outside or take daily walks out in the cold. Treatments that people apply to melt snow and ice can also be hazardous to animals who sniff at and walk over chemicals.
