Every year in the United States, approximately 610,000 people die of heart disease, making it the leading cause of death for men and women. It is also the leading cause of death around the world, accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths every year–a number that is expected to reach more than 23.6 million by […]
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Week
February 13 to February 19 is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Week, a prime time to highlight this little-known progressive, muscle-weakening disease. It is a genetic disease that prevents the body from making sufficient quantities of a protein called dystrophin. Muscles need this protein to protect them as they contract and relax. It is a rare […]
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6 Tips to Stay Safe & Warm on Your Hikes.
Our Top Winter Hiking Tips to Keep You Warm on the Trails Winter is nothing new to us living in the midwest. Now that winter & colder temperatures are here, we can all use a good reminder about how to keep you and your family warm and safe from frostbite as we enjoy the outdoors. […]
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National Handwashing Awareness
National Handwashing Awareness Week: December 3-9 The winter season is infamous for bringing runny noses and hacking coughs along with the holiday cheer. If only there was a way to prevent all that sickness! Well, we might not be able to prevent it entirely but we certainly can slow it down. That’s what National Handwashing […]
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3 Tips: Avoiding Frostbite & Hypothermia in December
As the month of December approaches so does the risk of both frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite occurs when your skin is exposed to temperatures below freezing. It begins on the superficial level and goes deeper into your skin until it reaches bones and tendons. Hypothermia occurs when your body becomes too cold and your brain […]
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Your Winter Fire Safety Checklist
Even though the majority of residential building fires throughout the year are caused by cooking, the winter holidays introduce some extra fire hazards into the home. According to the American Red Cross, there are about 47,000 home fires during the winter holidays, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and the loss of […]
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