Oct. 24, 2023 Empowering loved ones: conquering the fear of falling Chris Childers, PT, PhD, shares her insights on addressing the fear of falling among older adults, including the importance of physical activity and support from loved ones in overcoming it.
May 20, 2015 A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teens Celebrate Graduation Safely The days and weeks before and after graduation are an exciting time for teens and their families, but the joy can turn tragic when alcohol is part of the mix.
May 29, 2015 Heels or Flats? Your Health May Depend On It You might have heard about the recent “flatgate” controversy, in which women not wearing high heels reportedly were barred from the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of the new Cate Blanchett film, Carol.
July 24, 2015 Pool Chemicals: The Overlooked Side of Swimming Safety Nothing says summer like jumping into a swimming pool filled with cool, sparkling water.
Oct. 20, 2015 Time to 'Break Up' with your Chair How many hours do you spend sitting in a chair each day? The average American sits 13 hours a day, and the majority say they hate sitting so much—with good reason.
Nov. 10, 2015 University of Arizona Helping Reduce State Health Gaps Every year, more than 1,500 deaths in Arizona could be avoided if all residents had an equal chance to be healthy.
Nov. 16, 2015 Do Speed Cameras Make Us Safer? Speed limits exist for a reason: to keep us all safer on the road. Speeding is involved in 30 percent of fatal car crashes and costs Americans more than $40 billion annually.
Nov. 25, 2015 Celebrate Safely: How to Avoid Holiday Hazards (Infographic) Temperatures have begun to drop, and scarves and gloves are coming out of hiding. It’s that wonderful time of year when families and friends gather to celebrate, share in food and drink and make memories.
Dec. 22, 2015 Finding Peace Amid Violence As 2015 draws to a close, we continue to face a level of violence in the United States that is challenging, heartbreaking and deeply disturbing.
Feb. 15, 2016 Emergency Care or Urgent Care – Where to Go When You Need Treatment for the Flu? With cold and flu season in full swing, should you head to the emergency department or an urgent care center when your symptoms become severe?