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Choosing Safe Toys: 7 Tips

Choosing Safe Toys

If you’re buying gifts for any children this holiday season, it’s crucial that you choose safe toys. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), roughly 198,000 injuries related to unsafe toys were treated in U.S. hospitals in 2020. Certain toys can cause all types of injuries, from cuts and bruises to more serious injuries, such as…

Caregiver Tips: 5 Ways to Lower Stress

caregiver tips

Caregivers are those who provide care for another person, often a family member, friend, or loved one who is ill, disabled, or otherwise in need of assistance. What a lot of people don’t realize is that the majority of caregivers are unpaid. In 2020, it was estimated that around 53 million people in the U.S. were…

What Is Long Term Care?

long-term care

A lot of people don’t realize how important long-term care is, simply because nobody likes to think about getting old and needing help with everyday tasks. However, it is a very important part of the aging process, and it’s something that everyone should be prepared for, both emotionally and financially. To help spread awareness about…

What Are the Symptoms of Diabetes?

Diabetes symptoms

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. It’s estimated that around 537 million people have diabetes — around 37.3 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. Additionally, roughly 96 million Americans have prediabetes, which means they have higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, but they are not high enough for a Type 2…

How Preventable Is Lung Cancer?

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Lung cancer is the most deadly cancer globally, accounting for more than 25% of all cancer-related deaths. In fact, it’s estimated that around 130,180 people will have died from lung cancer in the U.S. in 2022. However, lung cancer can be prevented. To help spread awareness of how to prevent lung cancer, November has been named…