I love nearly everything about the summer — long, sunny days; hot afternoons at the beach; hiking and swimming with my dog; spending time in the garden. But given my…
Occupational therapists started using weighted blankets more than 20 years ago. They were first used to help children with anxiety and autism spectrum disorder. In 2010, weighted blankets started gaining…
Chris Guerrieri, a graphic designer at Independence Blue Cross, had been a two-pack-a-day smoker for ten years. He felt exhausted, sick, and older than his 33 years. He was tired…
Every November, people across the country come together to raise awareness about diabetes — a disease that affects more than 34 million Americans. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of…
I recently turned 40, and in addition to the expected over-the-hill jokes and “You’re how old?!” cards that came my way, I also received a reminder in the mail to…
These days, it’s easy to Google any disease or symptom and read more than you ever thought you needed to know about the topic. And although information is power, sometimes…
It’s that time of year again: back-to-school season. If you have school-aged children, you’re likely buying school supplies, wrangling your kids back into a normal routine, scheduling school physicals, and…
June is Men’s Health Month, a time for men to focus on their health and make positive changes to their lifestyle to reduce their risk of disease. One of those…