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Preventing youth sports injuries: A guide from a physical therapist
The summer months leading into the fall youth sports season provide an excellent opportunity for young athletes to prepare and ensure safe sports participation. Physical therapy, which is often rec...
Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: What you need to know
Medicare is the federal health insurance program in the United States. It’s available to everybody aged 65 and older, and it’s also available to younger individuals with disabilities. There are mul...
COVID-19 antiviral treatment
COVID-19 continues to spread easily, causing millions of illnesses each year in the United States. While COVID-19 vaccines provide the best defense against the virus, a new medication can also help...
Understanding cancer survivorship: Life After Treatment
What is cancer survivorship? Cancer survivorship refers to the full continuum of cancer survivors from an initial cancer diagnosis to those living free of cancer. The term cancer survivorship inclu...
Signs and symptoms of COPD exacerbations
If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it’s important to know about COPD exacerbations. These events are potentially serious and even life threatening. Learn ho...
Preparing for Parenthood: Safe Storage
Organizing your home—and even your car—safely for children is a constant effort. As your family grows, it’s important to reassess your space and make sure it’s as safe as possible. One of the bigge...
Preparing for parenthood: Baby laundry essentials
Doing your laundry seems like a simple task that requires little thought. However, add tiny newborn clothes and bedding to the mix and suddenly you are spending more time on laundry than you ever i...
Injury Prevention: Properly Storing Cleaning Supplies
According to the National Capital Poison Center, household cleaning supplies—including kitchen cleaners and liquid laundry packets—are the second most common exposure to poison among children under...
