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July 23, 2022
Celebrating the power of breastfeeding to impact health and wealth
The importance of breastfeeding is celebrated around the globe every year from August 1 to August 7. Led by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), the annual World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) campaign aims to inform, anchor, engage, and galvanize action to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. This year’s theme, Step up for Breastfeeding, aims…
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July 20, 2022
5 reasons why inclusivity in mental health is so important
Within society, you have probably heard the terms inclusivity and diversity used more frequently, and for very good reason. Respecting the culture, ethnicity, values, ability, and religious beliefs of different groups of people benefits everyone as individuals and as members of society. This is particularly true when it comes to your physical health, mental health,…
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June 29, 2022
5 tips for your new role as a caregiver
When my dad suffered a stroke in the summer of 2014, I became one of his caregivers overnight. With very little health care knowledge, I was guiding my dad through his care and recovery process. That experience shaped my perspective on health and deepened my appreciation for those who provide care to others. While caregiving…
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June 28, 2022
Get money back for exercising!
It pays to work out if you’re a CDPHP member. And by pays, I mean it actually pays. With the CDPHP fitness reimbursement, subscribers and their covered dependents on most plans can receive up to $600 per plan year for going to the gym, taking in-person or digital fitness classes, and for youth sports fees….
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June 18, 2022
4 reasons to have a hearing test
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in four U.S. adults age 20-69 report excellent hearing while unknowingly experiencing measurable hearing damage. As a practicing audiologist, someone who specializes in hearing and balance issues, the CDC’s statistic rings true day to day in my office. “Everyone mumbles, especially with their…
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June 08, 2022
Stand strong: Tips to prevent falls and stay on your feet
Every year, thousands of falls lead to serious injuries such as broken bones and can mean a trip to the hospital, surgeries, long-term rehab, and possibly even a permanent disability. But with a few simple changes, you can reduce your risk of falls. What are the main causes of falls? Sometimes the fear of falling…
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