One in four Americans aged 65 and over fall each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 112 older adults will die every day as a result of a fall. With such alarming statistics, Fall Prevention Awareness Month, Week, and Day, are more important than ever.

Parents are counting down the days they have left with their college-bound child. This is a time of worry and anticipation, fear and excitement...

Shield is a blood test from Guardant Health for colorectal cancer screening in average-risk individuals 45 and older. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first blood test for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in adults age 45 and older who are at average risk for the disease. Shield™ Blood Test for CRC… Continue reading FDA approves blood test for colorectal cancer screening

Nutrition and exercise play a critical role in promoting recovery, preventing secondary complications, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with a SCI.

Having a baby comes with many big decisions and new experiences. There is an endless amount of information to take in, opinions to form, and plans to make. One of the biggest decisions all new parents will need to make is whether to breastfeed their baby. New moms may be undecided about breastfeeding due to… Continue reading The Benefits of Breastfeeding

The new school year will be here in less than a month for many families, and parents are beginning to think ahead to fall. How do we prepare our children?

Colorectal cancer refers to cancer of the colon and/or rectum, in which cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. Polyps - abnormal growths - can form in these regions and develop into cancer over time.

Closing the Loop with our Children/Teens/Young Adults with ADHD How many times have you walked into a room and noticed that your child, teen, young adult or partner has left a trail of things around the kitchen where the sandwich was made, the ice cream was scooped, or the coffee was made? The drawers and… Continue reading ADHD Parenting: Teaching Children to “Close the Loop”

Tens of millions of seniors are anxious about healthcare affordability because of rising costs for housing, food, and other essentials.

Few people want to go into a nursing home, but doing so can be the right choice if a loved one is physically or cognitively disabled or recovering from surgery.