Patients with Flu, RSV & COVID infections are filling up doctors’ offices, urgent care centers and Emergency departments. These infections hitting all at the same time are overwhelming the healthcare system.
CDC research shows this flu season has more influenza cases and hospitalizations in the US than we have had in at least ten years —going all the way back to the 2010-2011 season.
Pets are often particularly important members of the family but if allergies develop there are ways to help control them.
Studies show playing video games can improve memory skills, but more research is needed to determine the impact on socialization skills of spending increased screen time playing games.
Amoxicillin is a well-known antibiotic used to treat many common infections of childhood, like ear infections. But in some areas, it is in short supply.
Paxlovid has been shown to reduce the severity of COVID infections, especially in seniors. But it is currently underused because of a possible interaction with statin medications. There are ways to take Paxlovid for COVID and avoid drug interaction issues.
Ping-pong offers an easy way to help people with debilitating neurological disorders like Parkinson’s Disease get more exercise and improve their day-to-day functioning.
It's important to keep kids on a routine, even when they're off from school. So, keeping them busy helping around the house, even helping with food prep can keep them active and involved, and may even help teach them some math.
Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t easy for everyone. But a few changes in lifestyle, like eating healthier, getting some exercise, and staying calm around bedtime can improve your chances of getting quality sleep.