National Immunization Awareness Month: Why Immunize Your Child? You buckle them up, you make sure they eat healthy and get regular exercise but did you know that one of the best ways to protect your children is to make sure they have up to date vaccinations. Are immunizations really necessary? Many parents find themselves wondering […]
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SLEEP: Why is it so important?
SLEEP: Why is it so important? Do you always have a good night’s sleep? Do you know how it feels to be well rested, awake and alert? Raising a family, working long hours and trying to keep up socially can contribute to feelings of exhaustion. Not sleeping enough or getting poor quality sleep can directly […]
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Surviving Summer
Surviving Summer: How To Handle The Warm Weather Ailments For many of us, summer is an adventurous time of year. It’s when we go camping, visit the lake, hike through the woods, and get the most out of our favorite outdoor activities. The summer months are a great time for many activities, but they can […]
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Healthy Choices Abound at Farmer’s Markets and CSAs
Farmer’s Markets and CSAs National Farmers Market Week is August 5 – 11. We celebrate and recommend that you take advantage of locally grown produce, meat, cheese and other food products offered at your local farmers markets. If you’re looking to make healthier choices, now is the perfect time to get started. With local farmers […]
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Relationship between Stress and Sleep
The Relationship between Stress and Sleep With work, school, family, community responsibilities and more, it’s easy to become stressed. While it’s normal to feel stress from time to time, chronic stress can lead to serious health issues like high blood pressure, digestive disorders, and heart disease. Too much stress can also prevent you from getting […]
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Men’s Health Tips
Men’s Health Tips Father’s Day is approaching and a time when we think about our dad, granddad, husband, partner, brother, son or friend who are important influences in our lives, which makes it a good opportunity to think about health issues that affect men – and perhaps time to make sure that man in your […]
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