6 reasons you should donate blood

Every two seconds, someone, somewhere, is in need of blood. Our blood is essential to our biological makeup, but we may not really understand just how important it is until we start to lose it. Think about it: Blood products are needed to support and care for those who may have bone marrow disorders and […]

Own Your Bones – Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures

We’re accustomed to the idea of encouraging good diets and activity in children to “grow strong bones,” but we tend to think of adult bone as a static framework that holds up our flesh. It’s not static, and we need to take care of it to avoid fragility fractures and osteoporosis as we age. “People […]

Adulting: Encourage your kids to be their own health advocates

When we send kids off to college, or they leave home to experience life on their own, we expect them to attend class and get to work on time. We hope all that we taught them takes hold. For many, it’s the first time they have to balance a budget, go grocery shopping, do laundry, […]