FINANCIAL HEALTH When temperatures drop, energy bills are higher. Duke Energy offers some simple energy (and money) saving tips: * Check your heating system’s ductwork to ensure that it is well insulated and completely covered. Ductwork should be properly sealed and not allowed to hang loose under the house. * Keep your thermostat at a […]
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BE FIT When summer arrives, kids often want to spend time in front of the TV or on their computer and digital devices. But, exercise is important year-round. In fact, most kids need at least an hour of vigorous exercise each day. How can you get your kids to exercise during the summer? * Get
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BE FIT Most of us know that exercise is great for our health. But, if you or someone in your family has a disability, exercise can feel like a difficult task. Not only do you have to find time and energy to do it, but you need to worry about accessibility, too. Make sure your
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FAMILY LIFE Stepfamilies face unique challenges and situations, especially when the family is newly blended. If you’re just getting to know your new stepfamily, it may take some time for everyone to feel comfortable with the new situation, says the National Stepfamily Resource Center. The organization offers this advice for new stepparents: *Understand that bonding
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SELF-CARE CORNER The flu causes hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s a serious disease that is especially dangerous for babies, the elderly and those with health conditions, such as heart disease. Get your flu shot if you haven’t done
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WORK LIFE You’re feeling under the weather, but you don’t want to miss work. What should you do? In some cases, it may be okay to go to work when you’re not feeling 100 percent. But other times, you should make your wellness a priority. These guidelines can help you decide if you’re well enough
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FAMILY LIFE For many reasons, a child being home from school while sick can be stressful. Parents worry about the severity of their child’s illness and about the child missing school, all while trying to shuffle work schedules to be home. But when should kids stay home from school? Dr. Hannah Chow-Johnson, pediatrician at Loyola
MEDICAL NEWS According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 15 million adults have an alcohol use disorder (AUD). This means they cannot stop or control their drinking. It can be hard to admit that you or someone you love has AUD. Plus, someone with AUD can’t just decide to stop
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SELF-CARE CORNER If that scratchy throat hurts when you swallow, you can try some simple home remedies, suggests the NIH News in Health. * Drink hot tea with lemon or hot soup. * Keep your throat moist with lozenges or hard candies (not for children age 5 and younger). * Gargle with warm salt water.
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MEDICAL NEWS The good news is that many cases of type 2 diabetes, which account for between 90 and 95% of all adult cases of the disease, can be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle, according to the CDC. So whether you’re flirting with pre-diabetes or just want to lower your risk, the American Diabetes
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