By Michael L. Weaver, MD, FACEP, CDM Medical Director, Clinical Forensics Saint Luke’s Health System Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. As an emergency room physician for more than 35 years and one of the few single guys in my group, I always volunteered to work ... Read More »
By Mary Foston-English, MFT Assistant Director, Stanford Faculty and Staff Help Center When it comes to family gatherings during the holidays, do you find yourself expressing overwhelming joy about the pending celebrations or shying away from them? Be proactive this season. Think about how you would like to spend the ... Read More »
According to Pew Research, a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world, more than 2 billion people in over 160 countries consider Christmas to be the most important holiday of the year. In the United States, 9 in 10 people celebrate ... Read More »
By Tenille L. Lawson, PharmD, BCPS Imagine this. It’s holiday picture day at your child’s school, and you have volunteered to be a “Proud Parent” helper. Your main job is to keep noses clean for those beautiful pictures that parents will cherish forever. Before you had a child, it was ... Read More »
By Estelle Brooks Fitness Four U Many of you may be thinking, “What can I do to stay motivated to work out during the holidays?” I say, “Just stay focused, and don’t quit working out!” Remind yourself of how well you’ve been doing with your workouts up to this point. ... Read More »
By Burton Kelso, Integral Computer Consultants Christmas is a few weeks away and if you are like most parents you’re thinking of getting your kids either a video game system, laptop, smartphone or tablet. These devices make great gifts because they open your children up to a world of fun, exploration, and ... Read More »
Centers for Disease Control The Centers for Disease Control estimates that during the 2017–2018 flu season 48.8 million people became ill with influenza and there were nearly 80,000 deaths. Seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are detected year-round in the United States, however, flu viruses are most common during the fall and ... Read More »
Some of a child’s happiest memories come from adventures experienced during family travel. Memories are fresh right after a trip, but they fade quickly once they return home. Try these fun projects to help your child recall favorite memories of their holiday travels. TAKE PHOTOS, RECORD VIDEO Even 5-year-olds can ... Read More »
Did you take your medicine? What’s my name? Where did you place your keys? Have you ever asked these simple questions of a loved one or a friend and had your fears confirmed that they are in the early stages of dementia or memory loss? You realize they are no ... Read More »
Understanding the Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia By OHM Staff According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people living with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first ... Read More »
