Going to the dentist isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. In fact, one survey from 2018 found that over 60% of people are afraid to sit in that infamous chair. So it probably comes as no surprise that your little ones might be, shall we say, a tad hesitant for their...
Your veins hold a treasure that could mean the difference between life and death for another person. It may sound dramatic, but it’s true. Blood donation saves lives. Still, many potential donors are reluctant to participate. Perhaps you, too, are confused about the...
Christmas is a season filled with familiar traditions. Whether your holiday routines involve baking Great-Grandma's cookie recipe, moving an elf from one room to another or caroling throughout your neighborhood, there can be great comfort in knowing what to expect...
You’ve no doubt seen the stickers flooding your social media feeds over the last few weeks. As more and more of your peers -- and parents, coworkers, mentors and favorite celebrities -- cast their votes in the 2020 election, you may feel inspired by civic duty or...
It’s been a weird year for healthcare -- and that’s putting it mildly. Understandably, the global health crisis took over health headlines in early spring and hasn’t let up. Other pressing healthcare topics -- like prescription drug prices, legal challenges to...
From the pandemic to protests to wildfires, the events of this year have brought people together but also highlighted deep divides throughout the country. It's more important than ever to make your voice heard. And voting is the best way to do it. As the virus rages...
It's the spookiest time of the year, and coronavirus concerns are putting an even scarier twist on Halloween 2020. Your mind might be racing with worries that trick-or-treating and Halloween parties will infect your family or set off a fresh spike in your town. You're...
Content warning: The following blog post discusses military suicide. Its purpose is to inform. If you or a loved one needs help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or visit the website to chat with a crisis worker 24 hours...
Car seats help protect your most precious cargo. You might find it a hassle to strap in a wriggling toddler every time you head out to the park, but it’s worth the effort. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children are up to 82% safer in a car seat...
The scourge of summer parties and otherwise pleasant hikes through the woods, mosquitoes make being outside in the warmer months even more of a challenge. And that’s putting it lightly. If mosquitoes only caused minor, irritating rashes, then we might be able to...
