Put Safety in Your Backpack – Back-to-School Tips at Any Age As students head back-to-school this fall, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents, teachers, and students…

If you feel as though you are not taking care of yourself as much as you could be, whether it is because of your job or because of your other…

Pet theft is constantly on the rise, so it’s important to stay vigilant with your pet at all times. Leaving your dog unattended is never a good idea, and the…

As you’re enjoying outdoor hiking adventures, like hiking, don’t forget to make safety a priority to help keep illness and injuries from spoiling family fun time. Jeffrey M. Bender, MD,…

Many longtime gardeners will tell you that the garden is their happy place. New research suggests that many people may indeed reap mental health benefits from gardening and working with…

A bike helmet can literally be a lifesaver for a child—dramatically reducing the chances of a head or brain injury from a bike, scooter or skateboard accident. But did you…

Plans to enjoy a picnic, barbeque, or meal under the summer sun? Remember to practice social distancing (stay 6 feet apart from others you don’t live with) and follow the…

Summer is here and extreme temperatures continue to affect many parts of the U.S. “It’s important to protect yourself and your family from high temperatures and humidity,” says Dr. Brittany Beel, a…

Nearly 3 in 10 Americans (28%) say insomnia has a negative impact on their daily lives, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). More than an…