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Get Trained for National CPR & AED Awareness Week
In an emergency medical situation, a quick response is critical. In many cases – particularly with unexpected cardiac arrest – persons who are prepared with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training...
View ArticleSuicide Prevention Resources in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is constantly seeking to raise awareness about suicide prevention. In 2011, 588 Massachusetts residents died by suicide. Since then, the Commonwealth has created the Massachusetts...
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Keep Smiling: Managing Your Oral Health
Massachusetts residents – young and old – need to keep a close eye on their health and well-being. Oral health is an important part of the equation that individuals should prioritize, no matter their...
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Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer is diagnosed among women in the United States every two minutes. In Massachusetts alone, breast cancer accounts for one-third of all cancers diagnosed in women. Both men and women are...
View ArticleNational Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition. One in every 691 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome according to the National Down Syndrome Society. The disease...
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Spring into Shape! Fitness Tips for Adults and Children
Struggling with a daily fitness routine? You’re not alone. One in four Massachusetts middle school and high school students, and more than half of all adults in the state, are obese or overweight. The...
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High Blood Pressure: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
Around one in three adults (70 million) in the United States currently has high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of those, about one-fifth are not...
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The Importance of Protecting Your Home and Family Against Ticks and Mosquitoes
No one wants to spend their summer worrying about ticks and mosquitoes. Although it’s difficult to escape these pests altogether, you can prevent them from infesting your property and minimize itchy...
View ArticleOpioid Abuse in Massachusetts: What Parents Need to Know
The number of annual deaths related to opioid use in Massachusetts increased dramatically between 2000 and 2014, according to the Department of Public Health (DPH). Parents should be aware that young...
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How to Keep Children Healthy This School Year
Whether it’s your children’s first day of kindergarten or their senior year of high school, one of your biggest responsibilities as a parent is to keep them healthy. That means more than just three...
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3 Steps to Take During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
According to the Department of Public Health (DPH), breast cancer was the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Massachusetts between 2007 and 2011. Catching it early makes a big difference —...
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Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters and Adults
Whether you’re still a trick-or-treater or you never lost your love of ghouls and goblins, Halloween is frightful fun for everyone. But even if you aren’t afraid of the dark, with more people out in...
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