Focus to extreme on their looks. They focus on specific things — like a pimple on their skin, or the shape or looks of their nose, eyes, lips, ears, or hands. Feel upset about their looks. They feel worried, stressed, and anxious about their looks almost all the time. Check or fix their looks. They feel the strong need … Continued

By Lauren Kolacki Ringworm is very common. Anyone can get ringworm, but people who have weakened immune systems may be especially at risk for infection and may have problems fighting off a ringworm infection. People who use public showers or locker rooms, athletes (particularly those who are involved in contact sports such as wrestling), people who wear … Continued

Parenting any child is challenging, but the joys and feelings that come with parenting a child with special needs are unique. All children are special in their own way, but a child with autism, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disabilities, or language and speech delays requires a different level of care and understanding. We don’t profess … Continued

The “opt out” revolution of high-earning women exiting the labor force to have babies, widely publicized in the early 2000s, may have been overstated. This phenomenon of opting out is actually not widespread. In fact, recently released historical fertility tables show an increase in labor force participation rates in the last decade among women ages … Continued

Your overall health and your oral health are closely linked. As you age, your risk of having poor oral health increases. Infections in your teeth and the structures supporting them, like your gums, can increase risks for many illnesses. These include heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and stroke as well as infections like pneumonia. In turn, these … Continued

You may experience malnutrition as you age if you are not able to eat well-balanced, nutritious foods. Malnutrition is not tied to your weight. So, whether you are underweight, overweight, or obese, you may still be malnourished, and your health and well- being may decline. Fortunately, Older Americans Act (OAA) nutrition assistance programs offer well-balanced, … Continued

The population of people age 65 and older is the fastest growing demographic in the United States. Many of these older adults will be drivers. Right now, there are more than 30 million licensed drivers age 65 or older. People between ages 25 and 75 have relatively low crash involvement. After age 75, risk increases … Continued

By Linda Mundie How can you start living with more gratitude? First, make it a point to be more aware of what you have. Take an inventory of even the smallest things in your life that you are grateful for. Think of something you might take for granted—the dinner on your plate every night, a warm … Continued

By Pam Teel We’ve all been victims or we know others who have felt the bad effects of someone’s excessive drinking habits. Whether it be a child, a neighbor, a friend, or even yourself, you know the toll this abusive behavior can take on you and how it could affect the people around you. Secondhand … Continued

By Stefanie Maglio Teenagers will almost always fight for free- dom in the form of privacy from their siblings and parents. This is where parents may struggle to find the right balance of privacy they allow their teen to have. Many factors can come into play while navigating through this situation. For example, a parent knows their kid … Continued