Tag: Preventive Care

Close up of a doctor doing a medical exam while both him and the patient are wearing protective masks

Close up of a doctor doing a medical exam while both him and the patient are wearing protective masks

Preventing Cervical Cancer: Why Pap Test Rules Have Changed

Guidelines on when women should get Pap and HPV screenings for cervical cancer have changed recently. Women should talk to their doctor about options.

Snow Shoveling Safety Tips

Shoveling with dog

Shoveling with dog

The dangers of snow shoveling are not limited to those who have poor health. Everyone should adhere to these safety tips.

mom and daughter swinging

mom and daughter swinging

A Parent’s Guide to Dietary Discussions

Knowing how to talk to a child about their health is key to empowering them to make smart choices.

8 Things You Should Know About the Flu Shot

Flu shot during Covid

Flu shot during Covid

The flu kills an average of 20,000 people every year, even those considered healthy. Here are eight important flu facts you should know to stay protected.

Senior woman has an annual eye exam

Senior woman has an annual eye exam

What to Expect During an Annual Eye Exam

An eye exam is an important part of an overall health assessment and supports the recognition of more than 270 health conditions. Here's what you can expect.

What Age and How Often Should Kids Get an Eye Exam?

Boy getting an eye exam at the optician

Boy getting an eye exam at the optician

Visiting the eye doctor may seem intimidating, especially to kids, but it could make all the difference when testing for visual development and abnormalities.

Teenage girl packing Christmas gifts in a car after shopping. She wears a protective mask to protect from corona virus COVID-19.

Teenage girl packing Christmas gifts in a car after shopping. She wears a protective mask to protect from corona virus COVID-19.

Self-Care Tips During the Holidays

Setting aside time to do good things for yourself is the gift that keeps giving all season long. 

Toy Safety 101: Kid-Friendly Checklist

Boy playing with building Blocks

Boy playing with building Blocks

Are your child's toys safe? Each year, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized due to toy-related injuries.

Doctor vaccinating child, kid with mother at hospital.

Doctor vaccinating child, kid with mother at hospital.

When Are the Best and Worst Times to Get a Flu Shot?

Still on the fence about getting a flu shot? It’s time to hop off and roll up your sleeve. Here’s the best time to get your seasonal flu shot.

How to Help Your Child Make Healthy Eating Choices at School

How can you help kids make healthy choices when they buy lunch? It’s important to educate children on nutrition and how to make healthy decisions on their own.