The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 476,000 people across the country contract Lyme disease each year. The Northeast has had some of the highest incidences of Lyme in the U.S. in recent years, and that trend is likely to continue as tick season begins earlier and earlier due to warmer winters. […]
News of a possible tridemic - or tripledemic - has dominated the news in recent weeks. Pediatric units across the country are faced with an alarming surge of children hospitalized with respiratory synctyial virus, more commonly known as RSV, and influenza. This surge comes as COVID-19 cases are starting to rise as well. So, how […]
Influenza is already circulating in parts of the country making now the best time to get your flu shot. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, flu season has been relatively mild, but the reprieve may be over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns of a potentially severe flu season ahead. Flu […]
Halloween is upon us, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says it is safe to go trick-or-treating this year as long as you take precautions to protect against COVID-19 like wearing a mask, traveling in small groups, and avoiding indoor gatherings. That’s great news, but Halloween can also bring a host of […]
This past year has been challenging for everyone. Spring break is a great time to get some much-needed rest & relaxation and focus on yourself and your family. Check out the tips below to help you and your loved ones stay safe and well over spring break! Traveling: Spring break is a popular time to […]
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday, especially in New England! With the cooler temperatures, family gatherings and the first snowfall, what’s not to love? Oftentimes, families travel far and wide to spend this holiday with loved ones. With an increase of people in one space, the likelihood of accidents or injury also increases. Be sure to […]
Do you have a cold, what about the flu, or is it allergies? With similar upper respiratory symptoms including stuffy nose, sore throat and cough, knowing how to differentiate can help you get better, faster. Allergies This time of year, irritants such as dust, mold and pollen get stirred up and hop on the wind […]
In the blink of an eye – summer vacation is over and it’s time to start gearing up for back to school health and wellness! Whether entering 1st or 12th grade, it’s important to prepare your kids for a seamless back to school transition. Teaching children proper health, wellness and hygiene at a young age […]
Don’t let your nose do more running than your legs this season! Seasonal allergies, hay fever, allergic rhinitis – no matter what you refer to them as, there is one common denominator everyone can agree on: they’re inconvenient. Before moving to the desert to avoid the itchy sore throat you get, take steps to prevent and […]
With winter in the rearview mirror, it’s time to put single-digit temperatures and snow squalls behind us and spring forward into a new season. Check out these spring wellness tips to help get you and your family prepared for those glorious, sunshiny days ahead! Sign up for a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) The benefits […]