Prepare Your Home First-Aid Kit
Cuts, and scrapes, and bruises, oh my! When it comes to common household injuries, it’s best to be prepared by keeping all your home medical supplies all in one spot. Your first-aid kit could be a cardboard box, a tackle box, or a pre-packaged kit, …
New Opportunities for a Healthier New Year
The new year is an exciting time for fresh starts and new beginnings. But how many of us come up with a list of resolutions and successfully implement them? Probably not many. Maybe they are too complicated or too big to know where to start? …
5 Topics You Should Discuss with Your Aging Loved Ones
It’s a conversation few of us want to have, but it’s imperative to have it. ‘It’ refers to talking to loved ones, often our aging parents, about their health and medical care, including at the end of life. These are some of the most important …
Don’t Be Left in the Dark When Disaster Strikes
Remember the ice storm of 2008? Many were left in the dark without electricity and heat for days, weeks even. When disaster strikes, it’s important to be prepared. One crucial way to prepare for an emergency is to create your own home emergency kit. Of …
Hiking Safety 101
Who doesn’t like to take a leisurely stroll outdoors? Want to take it up a notch? Try hiking. Hiking is an activity for all ages and fitness levels, whether you’re taking a walk through a local park or climbing summits across New England. You can …
3 Tips to Avoid Infections in Simple Cuts and Scrapes
Playing outside is a normal part of growing up. Whether your kids are involved in organized sports a few nights a week or just like to run around in the backyard whenever they can, exercise and fresh air are never terrible options for growing children. …
