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FDA Approves Breakthrough Drug for Alzheimerās Disease
The FDA has granted accelerated approval for Aduhelm (aducanumab), a drug used to treat Alzheimerās disease. Drugs approved under the accelerated approval pathway have proven to be more beneficial than whatās currently on the market for life-threatening illnesses. Considering Aduhelm is the first drug of its kind and the first Alzheimerās treatment to be approved…
Read MoreSummertime Sports Safety
School is almost out for the year, and summertime sports are about to be back in full swing! From scoring touchdowns and making goals to becoming fast friends with their teammates, watching your kids achieve their goals and build a community by participating in sports is a great feeling. Along with all the benefits of…
Read MoreEvery Kid Healthy Week: Mindful Monday
April 26-30th is Every Kid Healthy Week! āEach day of the week shines a spotlight on the great actions schools and families are taking to improve the health and wellness of their kids and the link between nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and learning ā because healthy kids are better prepared to learn and thrive!ā…
Read MoreNational Eating Disorder Awareness Week
February 22-28 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDA Week). In a world where you canāt open an app, turn on the TV, or glance at a magazine rack without seeing a model with the āperfect look,ā body image issues are widely common amongst teens and young adults. Although mainstream media has taken strides towards…
Read MoreThe Gift-Giving Guide for Safe Childrenās Toys
Itās the season of giving! Whether youāre shopping for the kids in your life or looking to donate gifts, here are a few helpful things to keep in mind to ensure youāre buying safe toys. 10 Tips for Giving Gifts to Children Before buying a gift, read the label! Warning labels on the package should…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Coping with Alzheimerās Disease
We all have those days when things seem to slip our mind completely. Maybe you forgot to feed the dog before work or find yourself wondering why you walked into a room. But what happens when an older family memberās forgetfulness goes far beyond being absent-minded, and you fear this is the start of something…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, so chances are, this cancer has unfortunately affected each of us in some way. BCAM is a time for women to gather information, share their stories, and literally take health into their own hands with self-examination.…
Read MoreThe Heart of Menās Health
September 29th is World Heart Day! World Heart Day is an annual global campaign that was launched by the World Heart Federation in 2000. This campaign is committed to bringing awareness to the number one killer in the world that claims 17.9 million lives each yearāheart disease. Although heart disease impacts both genders, itās the…
Read MoreParenting in a Pandemic: Back to School Safety Tips
As a parent, there are countless life milestones youāve been preparing for since you had your first child. Although the first day of school is on that list, no one could have anticipated the circumstances weāre currently under. Some things may be out of our control, but there are ways to feel more prepared for what youāre walking into. This…
Read MoreHelpful Tips for Summertime Safety
The summer months have always been the time of year when outdoor activity picks up, and people are getting out more than ever after this yearās springtime quarantine. These adventurous days outside usually lead to a fun time and a good nightās sleep, but unfortunately, not always. Health issues related to dehydration and drowning are…
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