(HealthDay News) — If you live in a cold climate, you should keep a complete emergency kit in your car. The National Weather Service suggests including: A mobile phone, charger and batteries. Blankets. A flashlight with extra batteries. A first-aid kit. A knife. High-calorie, non-perishable foods. Extra clothing to keepContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Dec. 23, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Family harmony and talk of politics can be combustible holiday companions, a therapist contends. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 62 percent of respondents said politics was the topic they dread most when relatives get together at the holidays. And nearly one-third saidContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — As time gets tight for holiday gift-buying, you might have an urge to grab whatever’s still on the shelf. But when it comes to toys, keep safety in mind, health experts say. The first step is to check the age recommendation on theContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Faced with hectic holiday schedules, parents often ask family and friends to pitch in and babysit their children. But many parents fail to provide critical information about what to do in an emergency, a new survey finds. Less than half of parents withContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, resist taking a vacation from the smart eating strategies you follow at home. Start off on the right foot at the airport by bringing a small baggie of your own homemade trail mix with a fewContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) — With the Republican-led Congress preparing to hand President Donald Trump his first major legislative victory — a massive overhaul of the U.S. tax code — it will mean the end of the Affordable Care Act’s controversial individual mandate. The joint Senate-House measure callsContinue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Happiness is not determined by the size of one’s paycheck, but a new survey suggests that wealth — or lack of it — does influence how people measure their happiness. “Different positive emotions — like awe, love, pride, compassion — are core partsContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Dec. 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) — While you revel in the decorations and good food of the holiday season, there are dangers lurking in the tinsel and treats that can pose threats to your beloved pet. One veterinarian offers suggestions to maintain your pet safety. “Keep your pet fromContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Today marks the end of the shortened sign-up period for most Americans to buy health insurance through the federal Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) marketplace. Dec. 15 is the last enrollment day for people living in 39 states served by the HealthCare.gov website. AtContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 12, 2017 (HealthDay News) — This coming Friday marks the end of the shortened sign-up period for most Americans to buy health insurance through the federal Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) marketplace. Dec. 15 is the last enrollment day for people living in 39 states served by the HealthCare.govContinue Reading