(Family Features) As temperatures rise during the summer months, the friction from your vehicle’s tires rolling, turning and braking combined with higher pavement temperatures could lead to potential trouble while on the road. While added variables like increased traffic due to summer travelers, construction, sun glare and unpredictable weather can all increase your risks, knowing […]

(Family Features) With an abundance of activities available throughout the summer months, from swimming and hiking to organized sports and spontaneous backyard games, the sunshine leads to fun almost everywhere you look. It’s important to keep in mind a few safety precautions to help enjoy those moments to the fullest, whether your family’s excitement takes […]

(Family Features) Between navigating store aisles and online sales for everything from clothes and shoes to supplies and sports equipment, back-to-school shopping can be a time-consuming – and expensive – endeavor. To help stay on budget while still getting everything you need, consider these tips from Vitaly Pecharsky, head of deals for Slickdeals, a one-of-a-kind […]

(StatePoint) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is also referred to as emphysema or chronic bronchitis and makes it hard to breathe. During every stage of the disease, starting when a person is first diagnosed, different supportive care options are available that can improve quality of life, including palliative and hospice care. It’s important for families […]

(BPT) – By JoAnne Foody, MD, FACC, FAHA, Chief Medical Officer, Esperion While most people are likely familiar with and know someone impacted by cardiovascular (heart) disease, many don’t know that it is the leading killer of men and women in this country. Many so-called “risk factors” increase the chance that someone will have cardiovascular […]