The health department did not call until three days after Charlie’s teacher’s initial diagnosis. That is 72 hours of his COVID exposure.

A study published this fall found that 64% of clinicians working as RNs screened positively for acute distress, 53% for depressive symptoms and 40% for anxiety.

An estimated 80 percent of people with COVID-19 have smell loss. It is so common that some researchers have recommended its use as a diagnostic test.

Handling turkey and chicken incorrectly – as well as undercooking it – are the most common reasons for food poisoning linked to poultry. Food poisoning can be particularly dangerous for infants and young children, the elderly, those with chronic health conditions, people who are pregnant, and people with a weak immune system – including those… Continue reading How to Safely Thaw and Cook Your Holiday Turkey

We’re staying home for the holidays...It’s not the first time we’ve made that choice, but instead of doing it because we’re sick, we’re doing it to stay healthy.

You know that feeling when you get home, put the key in the door, and you get that sudden urge to urinate? You squeeze, tell yourself to hold it, cross your legs tightly, run to the toilet and _____. You fill in the blank. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as “The Key in the… Continue reading Kegel Exercises to Stop Urine Leaks

Celebrate Safely With the holidays fast approaching and COVID-19 seeming to make a second surge, our days of celebrating may look a little different this year than in years past. As someone living with a compromised immune system due to spinal cord injury, I have always been hyper-aware of my surroundings – what I’m touching,… Continue reading An Unconventional Holiday Season

Como padres, a menudo solucionamos problemas a medida que ocurren. Para ayudar a optimizar sus próximos pasos, hablamos con la Dra. Liz Matheis, quien se especializa en ayudar a los niños y sus familias con autismo, TDAH, ansiedad y trastornos del aprendizaje / comportamiento.

As parents dealing with COVID-19 pandemic, we are feeling frustrated, overwhelmed and sometimes, downright angry. Pre-pandemic life was stressful enough.

When I help someone instead of empowering them to use their own voice, I’m robbing them of the opportunity to grow as a person...