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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. In fact, 1 in 8 (12 percent) of women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society recommends a yearly mammogram starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman…

Another New Year has sprinted past, holiday gluttony has come to a halt and the annual “get healthy quick” resolutions are rising from the ashes once again. You are ready to buckle down and get serious for 2014. OR ARE YOU? Approximately half of the population makes resolutions every year, which amounts to roughly 158…

Vehicle crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 3-14 in the United States, according to the National Safety Council. However, car seats and booster seats can reduce serious and fatal injuries by more than half…if used and installed correctly. If you’re a parent of an infant or young child, you probably know the…

Thanksgiving is a wrap, Christmas is right around the corner and the New Year is stealing third. It’s no wonder that stress has become an accepted part of the holiday season. But stress can have serious health consequences, so here are some things to keep in mind this holiday season. While you’re trying to pick…

Adolescents are “hard wired” to seek independence and take risks. And for most parents, this is never more apparent than when everyone is home for the holidays. However, this period of “downtime” is a great opportunity to reconnect with your son or daughter. To help develop a healthy adolescent who will turn into a physically…

How long has it been since you tested your fire alarm? If you can’t remember, it’s time. Many people install these devices in their homes and forget about them. However, according to the National Fire Protection Association, almost two-thirds of fire-related deaths occur in properties without working smoke alarms. And since millions of households across…