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Your guide to smart sun protection

Family Files
It’s that time of the year! Ball games, cookouts, picnics, bike riding, swimming, and all kinds of fun in the sun. However, if you find yourself and your family not properly protected and prepared, the fun soon wanes. Keep reading to learn about protecting your skin.The American Academy of...
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Managing the winter blues

Family Files
Winter is upon us and those longer hours of darkness coupled with the colder temperatures can make many people experience those “winter blues.” I am much more aware of the signs of mental health challenges having become a certified trainer for Mental...
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Is an ‘awe walk’ the best medicine?

Family Files
Is an ‘awe walk’ the best medicine? Take a moment to think about what makes you go, ‘awe’. It may be the wind in the trees or a really good song. For me recently, I was walking out of a restaurant picking up lunch for myself and a colleague. My hands were very full and I was...
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Staying active and socially connected in winter

Family Files
During the winter months, I usually notice a significant downward shift in my energy level and motivation to get out and socialize with friends. The cold, dark, snowy weather often makes me want to curl up on the couch to watch a movie or read a book in my free time.  Can anyone else relate?...
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6 steps to prevent a fall

Family Files
Having just observed National Falls Prevention Week (Sept. 18-22), I thought it would be good to discuss falls and how to prevent them. Chances are you know someone who has fallen or who is afraid of falling. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related...
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