We all know we should eat better. And we all know it’s annoying. Here are some simple ways to cut calories and fat without compromising flavor. 1. Replace dairy with avocado Sub in avocado for butter in baked goods like breads and muffins. Sounds weird, but it works and it’s delicious. Just use the same […]
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Poison Prevention Week
March 20-26 is National Poison Prevention Week. Let’s help reduce poisonings that can cause death and injuries in the United States. The following tips from the American Association of Poison Control Center can help protect you and your family: Only take prescription medications that are prescribed to you by a healthcare professional. Misusing or […]
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Your Kids Will Thank You For It
If you had the opportunity to protect your kids from cancer, wouldn’t you do it? Of course you would. You’ve probably already made that choice by giving your child the Hepatitis B series of vaccines that prevents a form of liver cancer. There is one other vaccine that can protect your child against a common […]
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Keeping Playtime Fun
The holidays are an exciting time, especially for your little ones. There are gifts to unwrap, goodies to eat and new toys to play with. December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Keep your kiddos safe this holiday season with these helpful toy safety tips from the Department of Public Health. Check for safety […]
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When to Consider Senior Housing
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to grow old in their own homes, but this may not always be possible for those in rural areas. In Hudson and other metro areas, many people are moving their elderly family members to town because of the different types of housing options and excellent health […]
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How Sweet is Your Blood Sugar?
Did you know type 2 diabetes can be prevented? There is a window of opportunity right before the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, called pre-diabetes, when your Hemoglobin A1c is “sugar-coated” between 5.7 and 6.4 percent. This level is considered higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. […]
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