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Do I still really need a COVID vaccine?

July 20, 2023

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As we see mask mandates lifting and a return to our new normal, you might be wondering: “Isn’t COVID over? Why are we still talking about vaccines?” Or maybe you’re young, healthy, and thinking: “I don’t need to worry about COVID. I’ll take my chances.” Or maybe you’ve had all of your COVID vaccines and […]

Recreational Background Noise and Hearing Loss

Cheryl Kinney, Au.D.

July 10, 2023

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Hearing loss is often viewed as an inevitable sign of aging, but other factors—such as exposure to recreational background noise—are responsible for many cases. Approximately 17% of U.S. adults aged 20–69 years have suffered permanent hearing damage from excessive noise exposure. Fortunately, you can prevent this type of hearing loss by protecting your ears. Excessive […]

Sun Protection: Not Just Sunscreen

Martin M. Okun, MD

July 6, 2023

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Summer is here, and for many of us that means longer days outside in the sun. Being out in the sun can be tremendous fun, but it can be healthy, too! Sun exposure can enhance your mood, improve sleep, and relieve stress. Unsafe sun exposure, however, can have long-lasting consequences, including skin cancer, lip cancer, […]

Exercising Safely in the Heat

Tiffany Pernat

June 30, 2023

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Heat and intense activity are a dangerous combination, so it’s important to be mindful about exercising safely in the heat this summer. Take these steps to ensure you stay safe while enjoying your outdoor activities. Stay hydrated—Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water. Thirst is a sign you’re already dehydrated. Drink water throughout the […]

For Flying Out Loud: Tips for Flying With Hearing Devices

Kimberly Knudsen, CCC-A, Au.D.

June 29, 2023

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You may be a pro at picking the perfect destination for your next adventure, but what about navigating the ins and outs of air travel with your hearing devices? Follow these tips for flying with hearing devices to ensure you and your trusty traveling device companions have a safe, enjoyable trip. Pack Your Device Accessories—Make […]

High and Low Blood Sugar

Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN

June 22, 2023

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It is important that a person with diabetes can identify the symptoms of high and low blood sugar. How a person is treating and managing their diabetes will determine if they experience these symptoms. High Blood Sugar Often before a person is diagnosed with diabetes they will experience symptoms of high blood sugar, also called […]

Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

BethAnn Nowak, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, APNP

June 15, 2023

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Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s takes a lot of time and effort and can be emotional, stressful, and physically and financially demanding. If you’ve found out your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, know what to expect, how to prepare, and how to manage caring for your loved one while still caring […]

Don’t Let Thumb Pain Stop You This Summer!

Cropped photograph of a person in an apron holding an ear of corn with tongs over a charcoal grill. Large text reads: Don’t Let Thumb Pain Stop Your Summer!

Sara Wilde, OTR, CHT

June 8, 2023

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It’s that time of year when the temperatures rise, the windows and doors of our homes open, and we begin our outdoor projects. We need our hands and especially our thumbs to dig in dirt, mow the lawn, plant flowers, wash windows, and flip burgers, so it’s important to protect our thumbs! We use our […]

Men's Health: Prevention

Muted cropped image of a man’s hands folded and arms on knees sitting on a couch. To the side is another man in a doctor’s coat holding a tablet and stylus. Text overlay reads: Men’s Health: Prevention.

Dane Schultz, DNP, APNP

June 1, 2023

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On average, men’s life expectancy is less than women’s by about four to six years. Men face the same health issues that affect everyone, but they are less likely to see doctors or take care of their health, often citing they don’t want to hear bad news. Regular wellness visits and preventative care, however, can […]

What Your SLP Can Do for You

Photograph of a white pine table with pieces of paper reading speech therapy and let’s talk arranged on it as well as colored paperclips, colored highlighters, and tiny blocks with letters on them. Color wheel graphic on the right with outline images in each pie piece of a head speaking, a head with lines around his throat to indicate pain, two people with chat bubbles above them, a brain, and two text bubbles with letters and symbols. The title in bold reads What Your SLP Can Do for You.

Kerryn Foley

May 26, 2023

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SLPs, or speech-language pathologists, are medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing, preventing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders. SLPs work with people at every stage of life, from infants to adults. They work in schools, hospitals, residential care facilities, corporate settings, government agencies, and more. If you have any trouble with communication or swallowing, an […]

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Do I still really need a COVID vaccine?

Recreational Background Noise and Hearing Loss

Sun Protection: Not Just Sunscreen

Exercising Safely in the Heat

For Flying Out Loud: Tips for Flying With Hearing Devices

High and Low Blood Sugar

Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

Don’t Let Thumb Pain Stop You This Summer!

Men's Health: Prevention

What Your SLP Can Do for You