September is National Preparedness Month, and emergency management agencies across the nation help prepare communities for disasters they may face year-round. There are actions you can take now to make sure your family, neighborhood and community are prepared should a disaster strike. Through prior planning and preparedness, residents can help make their communities more … [Read more...]
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Rotator Cuff Injuries The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint that allow you to move your arm and shoulder. Rotator cuff injuries can range from being mild (requiring only over-the-counter pain medicine) to severe, which could lead to outpatient surgery. Dr. Matthew Simmons Dr. Matthew Simmons is a physician in family and sports … [Read more...]
Beat the Heat: Summer Car Maintenance
Warmer summer weather offers new challenges for cars. As the summer gets hotter, vehicles will overheat, oil can become thin, air-conditioning systems will fail, and tire pressure can increase and cause blowouts. Increased ambient heat places stress on your vehicle’s components that are responsible for cooling your engine. Typically, seals and hoses are the first components … [Read more...]
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Osteoarthritis The most common chronic joint condition, it often is known as the “wear and tear” disease. It occurs when the protective cartilage between two bones wears down and causes the cartilage to break down. Joint pain symptoms, such as pain and stiffness, are most commonly reported. Although there is no known cure, there are ways to alleviate pain and discomfort, … [Read more...]
Add Reading to Your Summer Break Plans
By Barbara Jacoby My childhood memories of summer break tend to run together like melted popsicles. Hearing the warping ring as my dad assembled the heavily chlorinated, aluminum pool every May. Riding my blue coaster bike to friends’ backyards or to the corner store for the aforementioned popsicles. Cooling off indoors, often under my bed, and always with a book. We’d … [Read more...]