Arthritis 101

Changing Your Reaction to Pain Thinking of arthritis pain as a signal that may be changed by taking positive action is a healthy approach.  Following your doctor’s treatment plan is important, of course.  Adding these tips can make a difference, too. ...

Children’s Eye Exams

When Should They Start? Children need eye exams to ensure healthy vision.  But less than 22% of preschool children receive vision screening and less than 14% receive an eye exam.  Vision screening can reveal a possible vision problem but can’t diagnose...

Too Much Sun?

Be Smart When Treating a Sunburn To help heal sunburned skin, take cool baths or showers to ease pain.  Pat yourself dry, leaving a bit of water on your skin.  Apply moisturizer, choosing one that contains aloe vera.  If an area feels particularly...

Back-to-School Safety

Know the Rules for Driving Near a School Bus School buses are one of the safest forms of transportation on the road today.  The reality of school-bus safety is that more children are hurt outside the bus than inside as passengers.  Most of the children who...

Rx Gourmet

Heart Healthy, Diabetes Friendly – and Delicious Citrus Garlic Roasted Shrimp Serves 4 (about 9 jumbo shrimp per person) So many cooks shy away from cooking seafood, including shrimp, because they think it is difficult.  It really isn’t.  The only critical...