Posts Categorized: Health Awareness

California Health: 7 Must-Know Heart Disease Facts

heart disease in California

Of all the health issues that cause the most problems in the U.S., heart disease is at the top of the list. “Heart disease” refers to a number of conditions, including: Arrhythmias Congenital heart defects Coronary artery disease Heart infections Heart valve disease Hypertension Because of the prevalence of heart disease and how deadly it…

3 Reasons to Get Your Flu Shot

The flu can be a deadly virus, depending on your age and health. Even if you’re young and healthy, you should still get vaccinated. It’s important that you get your flu shot every year, especially this year. There are different strains of the flu every year, which is why a flu shot is required annually.…

4 Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress

Most of us experience holiday stress in one form or another every year. This stress can be the result of large family gatherings, traveling in and out of California, the obligation to attend various social functions, the need to purchase gifts for multiple family members and friends, and much more. Holiday stress is so common…

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

The AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) established Older Driver Safety Awareness Week to spread awareness of how changes to physical, mental, and sensory abilities can affect your ability to drive safely. It’s important to understand that Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, which is December 7-11, 2020 doesn’t only focus on the problem, but also provides solutions.…

Toy Safety Tips for the Holiday Season

For children, there’s no better time of the year than the winter holiday season. Not only do they get some time off school, but they get to spend time with friends and family they may not see that often. It’s a season when they’re spoiled by all kinds of presents, giving them a chance to…