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Whether you have gifts to buy, meals to prepare or events to host, the Holidays can be an expensive time of year for many.  The end of the year may seem far away, but in terms of planning and shopping for these various things, the holidays can come up quicker than expected.  So now is […]

In recognition of November’s health awareness of diabetes, we previously looked at what diabetes is and the different types of diabetes.  Once diagnosed with diabetes there are healthy lifestyle choices one can make to manage symptoms.  There are also certain risk factors, that if you have prediabetes, you should be aware of and take steps […]

The month of November honors Diabetes awareness.  Bringing awareness to others about diabetes helps promote education, prevention and disease management.  According to some statistics from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 30 million people have diabetes and a quarter of those people don’t know that they have it.  They also state that diabetes is […]

Have you ever had a morning where you woke up late, or got stuck in traffic, or maybe you stayed talking to someone longer than you should have?  Has an incident, or your poor planning or someone else caused you to be late before?  There can be many reasons or setbacks in life that can […]

What is healthcare fraud? It is important to know and understand what healthcare fraud is when you are a part of the healthcare field on any level and in any capacity.  Healthcare fraud is the act of giving false information about a patient and their services to insurance companies in order to get more money […]

Whether you are a patient, caregiver or assisting someone navigating their healthcare, it is important to plan ahead and protect your health in case of an emergency.  Your ability to bounce back from an emergency is more successful if you are prepared.  No one expects an emergency to occur and once one does, it is […]

Halloween is recognized by enormous amounts of candy and sweet treats.  Often, we are only concerned with eating too much candy.  However, Halloween also is known for fatalities from car accidents and drunk driving.  Therefore, it is important to be aware of some tips for staying safe.  Whether you are trick-or-treating, having a trunk or […]

As we enter mid-October, it is now officially the season for pumpkins, hot drinks, corn mazes, apple picking and enjoying the change in weather.  Also, with October comes the holiday, Halloween.  Halloween involves activities of carving pumpkins, wearing costumes, eating sweets and trick-or-treating.  For many, trick-or-treating is a tradition that is enjoyed with children and […]

There are medical specialists for the heart, the skin, cancers, child health, the respiratory tract, the nervous system and much more.  Geriatrics is a medical specialty that focuses on the healthcare of those who are aging.  As all of us age and as many are living longer and healthier lives it is important to be […]

Today in the United States, it is estimated that 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer.  Men have a risk of about 1 in 1,000.  Breast cancer is one of the most common diagnosed cancers in woman and has one of the highest death rates.  However, since the late 1980s there has been […]

We all want respect.  Respect between one another makes any environment more enjoyable, more productive and less stressful.  But what exactly does it mean to have and to show respect at work or at school?  The dictionary defines respect as an act of giving particular attention to or a high or special regard of someone […]

Earlier this week we looked at some ways to start preparing for your exams.  If you are already facing exams or you have taken some and are looking to succeed in the remainder of your course, here are a few tips to improve your test taking skills. Arrive early for your exam. Focus on relaxing […]